World Wine 2002 Brunelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Veneto, Italy Brunelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a beautiful big red wine to enjoy with good friends over a rich meal. The Brunelli family has made wine for 3 generations, produced in the area of San Pietro in Cariano. The family owns 12 hectares of vineyards under the direction of oenologist Luigi Brunelli. Brunelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is deep ruby red in color with enticing aromas of blackberries, raisins, cedar, leather, chocolate, and mineral notes. Full-bodied with soft acidity and silky tannins, the wine offers rich flavors of raspberry, black fruits, dates, cedar, coffee and spice. It was aged for 21 months in oak barrels. Velvety and rich on the long, smooth finish. Enjoy Brunelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico over the next 20 years with osso bucco, roast lamb, steak, lasagna, and ripe cheeses.