L. Begali Amarone Monte Ca Bianca 2009 94+ WA

Lorenzo Begali and his family produce wines defined by elegance — a quality that is by no means easy to achieve with consistent results, especially given the appassimento (air-drying) process. Begali will tell you that his secret lies in overhead, pergola-trained grape vines.

If you can name but two producers in Valpolicella (likely Dal Forno and Quintarelli), it's now time to add a third: Lorenzo Begali. Lorenzo and his children Giordano and Tiliana make some of the most exciting wines in the region today.