2013 Monte del Frá Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Scarnocchio

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  6/30/2023 - stayhappy21 wrote: 92 Points

  Opened this at Gary’s Italian Restaurant over dinner with a very close ex-colleague to celebrate a birthday. We had Pan Seared Hokkaido Scallop, Pan Seared Foie Gras, Cream Based Cheese-Wheel Pasta with Winter Black Truffle, John Stone Beef Tomahawk, and a serving of Nougat Parfait.
  
  Deep purple in colour. Decanted for an hour before consumption.
  
  Full bodied with great elegance and balance. Complex flavours on the nose and palate: ripe black fruits, herbaceous, tobacco, dried herbs, sun-dried raisins, oak, aged leather, rust and coffee. Smooth long finish with velvet texture.
  
  Given the nature of this wine and its astounding complexity, was captivated by the layers and dimensions it presented. Paired very well with the steak we've had.
  
  At 10 years of age, this wine has entered a very good drinking stage. Do consider drinking or holding it for the next few years.

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