Iseya Distillery Scarlet Radice Amaro (700ml) Amarone della Valpolicella Plenty of straightforward fruitiness from

Plenty of straightforward fruitiness from berries

while the single malts from the mainland have a bonfire-like smoke character

this wine is delicious and full-bodied

this is a very stylish Pinot that is delicious now but will repay cellaring

The tannins are just-ripe and it’s well balanced with a long finish - there's tension and power here rather than concentration of fruit

Iseya Distillery Scarlet Radice Amaro (700ml) Amarone della Valpolicella Plenty of straightforward fruitiness fromDistilller's Notes: Iseya Shuzo is a Japanese distillery dedicated to crafting Amaro, the traditional Italian herbal liqueur known for its distinctive bitterness. Located in Midori Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the distillery operates out of a restored 100 year old kominka (traditional farmhouse) in Obaraonce the ninth post town along the historic Koshu Highway. After working in bars and restaurants across Japan, the founder of Iseya