Corte Santa Anna Amarone 2017

The leather and coffee notes really come through on the finish, and it’s surprisingly smooth for a wine this bold. Perfect for a quiet evening with a hard cheese.

Opened this with friends and the sandalwood and coffee notes really stood out after about 20 minutes. It's surprisingly smooth for a young Amarone, with the dried fig and prune coming through nicely on the finish.

Poured a glass last night and the leather and sandalwood notes really came through after it opened up—much more complex than a typical Corvina. The fig and prune give it a rich, almost jammy depth, but it's still balanced with freshness. I'll definitely grab another bottle.