The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico sparkles on the palate with beautifully delineated, vibrant fruit. Sweet red cherries, minerals and dried flowers come together nicely in this firm, structured Amarone. Hints of chocolate and leather inform the substantial, weighty finish. This is another terrific showing from Le Salette. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022. I was deeply impressed with the wines I tasted from Le Salette this year. This is a fabulous collection that deserves serious attention.Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200

The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico La Marega is rather closed in on itself. It shows gorgeous palate presence and weight, but the bouquet is muted and the elements don’t quite come together in the glass. Still, over time, enough of the wine’s fabric comes to life to make me think all it needs is time. Dried flowers, minerals, new leather and wild cherries comes through on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2026. I was deeply impressed with the wines I tasted from Le Salette this year. This is a fabulous collection that deserves serious attention.Importer: Vias Imports, New York, NY; tel. (212) 629-0200