2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva
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The Musella 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva (a certified organic wine with 40,000 bottles made) is a full-bodied expression with thick layers of sweet fruit, dried cherry, barbecue smoke and perfumed cedar. The alcohol content clocks in at 16%, but the wine still shows lingering sweetness and savory spice, making this a good choice for spicy meat dishes like steak in marinade or fajitas. However, it definitely veers toward the sweeter side of the spectrum.
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Eric Guido, Vinous
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Coy and brooding in the glass, the 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva grumbles up with a dark mix of black currants, cinnamon and balsamic spice. It's surprisingly silky and energetic within, smoothing over the palate with ultra-ripe red and black fruits contrasted by a saline core of acidity. While tannic and drenching the senses in concentration, the 2016 maintains a lively character, even if youthfully poised. This will require cellaring to show its best, yet I expect it will be worth waiting for.