The 2019 Valpolicella Superiore entices with a rich blend of crushed black cherries, cloves, minty herbs and shavings of dark chocolate. It is silken and elegant in style, with weighty textures offset by brisk acidity as tart red and black fruits add contrast. The 2019 leaves behind a subtle tinge of forgivable heat and a resonance of sage and citrus, with a staining and incredibly long finish. I love this for its savoriness and energy.