Dark tar, smoky tobacco and savory spice rise from the bouquet of the 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca' Florian. The wine shows little primary fruit at this point in its evolution and instead offers characteristics aromas of raisin, prune and blackberry confit. There is a touch of sweetness in terms of mouthfeel that folds deep within the wine's thicker consistency and layered texture. Like Tommasi's other top-shelf wines, the finish is shorter than expected.