Massimago

Sourced from a single hilltop vineyard at 350 meters, the Amarone really feels like Massimago in a glass. The grapes come from the estate’s four main vineyards. It is confident, classic Amarone, structured and mineral-driven, but still showing off all that natural richness. On the nose, hints of balsamic, oriental spice, and Mediterranean herbs unfold into red cherry, peppercorn, rose, and delicate dried flowers. The palate is full-bodied with very low residual sugar, lending a pleasantly austere, savoury edge and a long finish. It drinks beautifully now, but it will also age gracefully if you want to tuck a few bottles away.

"This is like finding that perfect corner table in an old-school tavern - dark wood, decades of stories in the air. You get those plums that have been hanging out in their own juices, a wisp of sweet pipe tobacco, and this cool mix of incense and herbs that keeps you guessing. Take a sip and it stays focused, not wandering all over the place, with just enough tannins to remind you it's serious. The finish? It's like someone's prepping a killer roast, with a gamy note alongside crushed sweet and savory spices that lingers long after each sip." 91pts, Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast