Bussola Amarone Classico 'Vigneto Alto' 2012
1. Introduction This wine is from Italy's Veneto region, specifically the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) subregion. Tommaso Bussola began working at his uncle's estate in 1977, before forging his own path in 1983 by personally selecting grapes for the estate's finest wines. The family-run estate, now including his sons Paolo and Giuseppe, practices organic viticulture, striving for precision and elegance while respecting the land.
2. Wine Description The wine presents a deep garnet colour. The complex aroma is inebriating, offering notes of liqueur filled chocolates, vanilla, and balsamic undertones, alongside dark fruit jam, oriental spices, and dried violets. It is velvety textured yet lifted, coating the palate like molten chocolate with a generous body and warmth. Fine tannins are well-meshed with the concentrated profile, leading to a finish of 'dramatic length and potency'. The style is complex and powerful, yet retains a vibrant acidity and freshness.
Varietal Composition: 45% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, and 25% Rondinella.
Alcohol by Volume: 17%.
Optimal Drinking Window: Drinkable now, but anticipated to be best from 2029.
Organic Status: This wine is produced using organic viticulture practices ('Biologico, Sì').
3. Accolades
Vinous - 96 points
James Suckling - 95 points
Wine Spectator - 94 points
4. Food Pairing The wine’s profound structure and richness make it an excellent pairing for robust and flavourful dishes. Suggested pairings include game like partridge terrine with truffles or pigeon lacquered with oriental spices. It is also superb with rich braised meats, roasts, or intensely flavoured, aged cheeses, such as a 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano.
5. Vintage Quality The 2012 vintage in Valpolicella was notable for the significant stress placed on the vines, which consequently led to a relatively low yield per hectare. Despite the challenging conditions, the grapes were of excellent health, resulting in a high-quality vintage.
1. Introduction This wine is from Italy's Veneto region, specifically the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) subregion. Tommaso Bussola began working at his uncle's estate in 1977, before forging his own path in 1983 by personally selecting grapes for the estate's finest wines. The family-run estate, now including his sons Paolo and Giuseppe, practices organic viticulture, striving for precision and elegance while respecting the land.
2. Wine Description The wine presents a deep garnet colour. The complex aroma is inebriating, offering notes of liqueur filled chocolates, vanilla, and balsamic undertones, alongside dark fruit jam, oriental spices, and dried violets. It is velvety textured yet lifted, coating the palate like molten chocolate with a generous body and warmth. Fine tannins are well-meshed with the concentrated profile, leading to a finish of 'dramatic length and potency'. The style is complex and powerful, yet retains a vibrant acidity and freshness.
Varietal Composition: 45% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, and 25% Rondinella.
Alcohol by Volume: 17%.
Optimal Drinking Window: Drinkable now, but anticipated to be best from 2029.
Organic Status: This wine is produced using organic viticulture practices ('Biologico, Sì').
3. Accolades
Vinous - 96 points
James Suckling - 95 points
Wine Spectator - 94 points
4. Food Pairing The wine’s profound structure and richness make it an excellent pairing for robust and flavourful dishes. Suggested pairings include game like partridge terrine with truffles or pigeon lacquered with oriental spices. It is also superb with rich braised meats, roasts, or intensely flavoured, aged cheeses, such as a 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano.
5. Vintage Quality The 2012 vintage in Valpolicella was notable for the significant stress placed on the vines, which consequently led to a relatively low yield per hectare. Despite the challenging conditions, the grapes were of excellent health, resulting in a high-quality vintage.
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1. Introduction This wine is from Italy's Veneto region, specifically the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) subregion. Tommaso Bussola began working at his uncle's estate in 1977, before forging his own path in 1983 by personally selecting grapes for the estate's finest wines. The family-run estate, now including his sons Paolo and Giuseppe, practices organic viticulture, striving for precision and elegance while respecting the land.
2. Wine Description The wine presents a deep garnet colour. The complex aroma is inebriating, offering notes of liqueur filled chocolates, vanilla, and balsamic undertones, alongside dark fruit jam, oriental spices, and dried violets. It is velvety textured yet lifted, coating the palate like molten chocolate with a generous body and warmth. Fine tannins are well-meshed with the concentrated profile, leading to a finish of 'dramatic length and potency'. The style is complex and powerful, yet retains a vibrant acidity and freshness.
Varietal Composition: 45% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, and 25% Rondinella.
Alcohol by Volume: 17%.
Optimal Drinking Window: Drinkable now, but anticipated to be best from 2029.
Organic Status: This wine is produced using organic viticulture practices ('Biologico, Sì').
3. Accolades
Vinous - 96 points
James Suckling - 95 points
Wine Spectator - 94 points
4. Food Pairing The wine’s profound structure and richness make it an excellent pairing for robust and flavourful dishes. Suggested pairings include game like partridge terrine with truffles or pigeon lacquered with oriental spices. It is also superb with rich braised meats, roasts, or intensely flavoured, aged cheeses, such as a 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano.
5. Vintage Quality The 2012 vintage in Valpolicella was notable for the significant stress placed on the vines, which consequently led to a relatively low yield per hectare. Despite the challenging conditions, the grapes were of excellent health, resulting in a high-quality vintage.
