Luciano Arduini Costelonghe Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2019

This blend of 50% Corvina, 30% Corvinone and 20% Rondinella from 30-year-old vines was aged for 18 months. Half the wine was aged in cement and half in old large oak barrels, elevating the aromatics while also imparting fine oak spice tones. Look for notes of cherry, dark fruit, vanilla, clove and forest floor and enjoy through 2026+. [Luca Maroni tasting note not available.] Score – 98. (lucamaroni.com, Sept. 2, 2022)