Venturini Amarone della Valpolicella Campo Masua 2016 SF Chronicle - Past Pick or a Martini with a

or a Martini with a lemon twist

Silky smooth tannins give way to a bright strawberry finish that runs long

aging happens in old oak

farmed biodynamically like everything the estate touches

you will also find Chardonnays from warmer and more capricious years such as 2000 and 2006 that add patina and a toasty quality

Venturini Amarone della Valpolicella Campo Masua 2016 SF Chronicle - Past Pick or a Martini with aInitially austere and introspective, little by little it reveals its true nature. Sweet hints begin to emerge, reminiscent of tiny dark fruits, the petals of dried violets and roses, cocoa powder, prunes and walnuts. In the mouth it is rich, strong, flavorful, balanced and highly refined.