2018 Pra Morandina Amarone Della Valpolicella

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast: Here's an Amarone that proves finesse can trump power. This old-school beauty leads with dried plums, warming spices of clove and cinnamon, plus earthy tobacco and leather notes. The palate shows all the richness you'd expect from Amarone but delivers it with uncommon grace. Layers of dried black and red fruits mingle with savory herbs and cracked pepper, while bright acidity keeps everything lively. A masterclass in restraint from one of the region's quiet stars. Drink Now - 2040 94 Points - Vinous: Dusty and perfumed, the 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Morandina lights up the senses with a cascade of dried roses, orange zest, cocoa powder and black cherries. It is silky smooth with a sour citrus tinge to balance as a polished wave of mineral-laced wildberry fruits sweeps across the palate. Lightly tannic and intense, this wine leaves a tart blackberry saturation and chewy grip as hints of lavender resonate. Patience will be required. 94 Points - Wine Spectator: An Amarone in a fresher, more elegant style, with flavors of plumped black cherry and fig cake animated by plum skin acidity and layered with an overtone of fragrant black tea, plus hints of dark chocolate, roasted vanilla, minerally tar, iron and leather. Structured by fine, taut tannins, this finds an appealing place between being sweet and savory in profile, offering harmonious integration and length. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta. Drink now through 2040. 500 cases made.