Monte Dall'Ora Amarone della Valpolicella "La Stropa" 2012

Monte Dall'Ora has not only perpetuated that practice but named their Amarone for it and actually tie a stropa around the neck of each red-wax-capped bottle. This literal tie to tradition perfectly symbolizes their passion for the history and terroir of Valpolicella. Their Amarone tends toward savory and sinew-y rather than sappy and sweet, uniquely reflective of vintage and place.

Taste -chocolate, mocha, fig, earth, raisin, cranberry and plum. Nose - chocolate, mocha, fig, earth, raisin, cranberry and plum