Villa Erbice Amarone Della Valpolicella

• Wine Advocate: The 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Tremenel may be the best version of this single-vineyard expression made in the past decade. It shows a soft and richly textured consistency that is animated with black cherry, dried currant, chocolate and exotic spice. A dark mineral tone runs through the wine, shaping a beautiful sense of elegance and finesse that is rare in Amarone. Drink 2015-2025. Score: 93. —Monica Larner, September 2013. 
• Wine Enthusiast: Tremenel has an earthy fragrance of underbrush, tobacco and ripe black fruit with a whiff of spice. The palate delivers a tight core of black cherry layered with raisin, white pepper, nutmeg and cocoa backed up by bracing but refined tannins. Score: 91. —Kerin O'Keefe, December 01, 2013.
• Wine Spectator: Pure notes of cherry fruit lead the way in this well-meshed and balanced red, mixing with accents of date, red licorice and pekoe tea. Offers a light chewiness to the tannins, which emerge on the juicy finish. Drink now through 2023. 75 cases imported. Score: 91. —Alison Napjus, December 15, 2013. 

The color is a deep garnet red. The fragrance is intense and ethereal. The taste is full, harmonious and long lasting with great softness and balance.

This structured, austere wine goes well with game, braised meat, rare red meat and matured cheeses.