Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Serego Alighieri Vaio Armaron 2011

Wine Spectator 94 points - A dense and smoky Amarone, with long, sculpted tannins and finely meshed flavors of baked black raspberry and forest floor, showing accents of citrus peel, dried fig and espresso. Silky on the palate, this should open nicely with air, while the length and harmony make the case for time in the cellar. Offers a long, spiced finish. Best from 2020 through 2030. 3,750 cases made. -AN.October/2017 Wine & Spirits 92 points - Notes of molten chocolate and black licorice lend a dark, brooding aspect to this wine’s plum and baked cherry fruit, those flavors amplified by four to six months of aging in cherry wood casks. Firm, granitic tannins keep the robust flavors in line while a hint of menthol brightens the finish..February/2018 Vinous 92 points - Very deep inky ruby, almost atypically so for this wine. Floral and almost opulent on the nose and in the mouth, boasting faded flowers, sweet cherry, blueberry nectar and sweet spice nuances. Finishes very smooth, lo