The 2003 Amarone Classico La Marega is a polished effort bursting with layers of cassis, blackberries, chocolate and violets. Ample and sweet on the palate, it reveals outstanding length and finessed tannins. Amarone is never inexpensive, but this wine delivers a lot of pleasure for the money. The Marega is 65% Corvina, 20% Rondinella and 15% Croatina, Dindarella and Sangiovese aged in a combination of large casks and smaller French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2013.