Sweet, super-ripe aromatics along with dark cherries, herbs and underbrush waft from the glass as the 2003 Amarone della Valpolicella reveals its elegant, understated personality. The wine shows plenty of length and lovely overall balance. This perfumed, medium-bodied Amarone is another terrific effort from Le Ragose. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015. Le Ragose is a great source for traditionally-made wines from Veneto. Readers should take a look at Issue 178 for more value-priced wines from this estate. Importer: Frederick Wildman and Sons Ltd, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700