Amarone Della Valpolicella Monte Serea•2015

Dark cherry liqueur, macerated plum and fig compote define the 2015 Gini Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Serea, layered with cocoa, sweet tobacco, dried herbs and a distinct volcanic stony lift. On the palate it’s broad and velvety but not heavy, its rich dried-fruit sweetness kept in check by fresh acidity and firm, fine tannins that carry through to a long, warming, spice-tinged finish. This is an Amarone that leans more on tension and savory depth than sheer power, showing the nuance of its high-altitude Monte Serea site in a ripe vintage.