and menthol

chocolate and wet stones

but it's an elegant

opulent Cornas that has sweet tannins

Goes well with red meat

2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Quintarelli Rhône-Nord and mentholParker Monica Larner 96+, 2025 2050, The Quintarelli Giuseppe 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico pours from its heavy glass bottle to reveal a dark ruby and shiny garnet appearance. The bouquet takes a few moments before it comes into focus, and even then, this wine holds back a bit, especially at this young stage in what promises to be a very long cellar life. It's in no rush. The mouthfeel is especially impressive, and it brings an increased