Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020 (75cl)

An Amarone from the Classico zone in Veneto, made by drying the grapes before fermentation, which concentrates everything and gives a full-bodied, high-alcohol wine compared with a normal Valpolicella. It suits cold weather and big meals such as braised beef and aged cheese. Amarone typically shows dried cherry, fig and raisin notes with chocolate and spice, a rich mouthfeel and noticeable warmth from the alcohol. It is usually worth decanting an hour ahead and pouring into a large glass.