This is an amazing Amarone with incredible aromas of dried fruit, raisins, chocolate and spice. Intense dried flowers. Fruit tea. Minerals. Full-bodied with a deep and rich finish. Juicy and chewy. Incredible structure. Dry finish. One to age for decades ahead in the cellar. Score - 98. (jamessuckling.com, Dec. 17, 2018)

Dense garnet, with a nose of walnut husks, toasted black pepper, sour cherries and ash. Smooth and soft on the palate, with a full body and ripe, silky tannins balanced by zesty acidity. Lovely fruit with an extremely long, nutty aftertaste. Very attractive. Drink now. Score - 95. (jamessuckling.com, May 1, 2024)

From a quality-focused family winery, this is big and powerful, even for an Amarone. Rich and plush-textured with luscious chocolate, licorice, prune, nutty and floral flavours. Demands a hearty meal like barbecued back ribs, rack of lamb or steak.

An exquisite wine from a beloved producer. Spice up your most extravagant parties with this stellar Amarone.

The perfect holiday dinner duo: a classic red and a classic sparkling wine from one of Italy's most renowned wine families.

From Zenato, a tasty duo that add sparkle and gravitas to any celebration.

A decadent burst of vanilla bean and almond paste gives way to a more refined and pretty mix of crushed apples, lemon oil and spices as the 2020 Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato comes to life in the glass. It's silky-smooth and supple with a textural wave of ultra-ripe orchard fruits perfectly balanced by saline minerals and tongue-curling acidity. The 2020 lingers impossibly long while remaining wonderfully fresh, with hints of citrus custard and sweet spice that linger on and on. The Riserva Sergio Zenato finds a lovely balance between oak influence and the zesty character of Trebbiano di Lugana. Drinking window: 2023-2028. Score - 92. (Eric Guido, vinous.com, Dec., 2022)

This wine has forward aromas of black plum and blueberry pie. Though not an Amarone, the winery partially dries 50% of the grapes for a few months creating a wine made from both fresh fruit and dried fruit. This creates a wine that is lush and rich on the palate, but vibrant and intense in equal proportions. It is silky smooth, with a long finish of spiced plums and dried herbs. [Drink till 2028+.] Score - 91. (Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2022)

From a much-beloved producer, this fresh, juicy white wine shows hints of tropical fruit under the richly defined apple, peach, honeysuckle and citrus. A characterful minerality provides added depth and distinction. A glorious sipper, it will also work with seafood, ham, or grilled squash and mushrooms with fresh herbs.