Masi Mazzano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2004

The belle of the ball, the 2004 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano is a breathtaking effort that is drinking beautifully right now. The wine is richly textured and intricate with tightly embroidered notes of dried cherry, barbecue sauce, cured meat, juniper berry, plum cake, leather and grilled herb. It shows the power of Amarone with the elegance of a wine made from fresh berries (not air-dried fruit). But make no mistake, that extra appassimento intensity and texture is on full display. Drink 2015-2030. Score - 95. (Monica Larner, robertparker.com, Oct. 30, 2013)