Guerrieri Rizzardi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Villa Rizzardi 2016 (750ML)

95 VM / 94 JS

The 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Villa Rizzardi keeps me at the edge of the glass, with a captivating mix of dusty black cherry and blueberry complemented by a dusty spice box full of cloves and dried flowers. This is an elegant wine with a core of minerality and radiant dark red fruits that cascade across the palate. This finishes lightly structured with balsam herbs and mocha left to linger as residual acids maintain a lovely freshness. The 2016 is wonderfully balanced and over delivers in every way.--Eric Guido, Vinous Media

Complex, well-knit nose with ripe cassis, dried berries and a twist of cumin spice piquancy dusted with cocoa powder. The full-bodied palate is marked by the full swing of dusty tannins, intense berry flavors and a lingering finish. A lovely winter wine that will warm you up with complexity and well-judged ripeness. Drink or hold.-James Suckling