Medicinal cherries, minty herbs and autumnal spice form a warming and seductive bouquet as the 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico comes together in the glass. This sweeps across the palate guided by juicy acidity, showing ultra-ripe red and blue fruits complemented by hints of espresso and blood orange. It finishes long with a candied quality, leaving gently grippy tannins to linger on. I would prefer less apparent sweetness, yet the balance is on point.