Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016 $60 (92 points)

Expressive and beautifully fragrant, with bright hints of violet and tea rose layered among the richer notes of roasted plum, tobacco, dried cherry and loamy earth. Fresh and finely balanced, this medium- to full-bodied version ends with a chewy finish loaded with zesty ground spice. Drink now through 2029. 12,500 cases made, 2,450 cases imported.