Amarone DOC Classico Vigneto Alto, Bussola Tommaso, Veneto, Italy 2012
Veneto, Italy
Tasting Notes
Bussola Tommaso Amarone Classico Vigneto Alto 2012. From higher-altitude vines, this intense garnet coloured wine offers flavours of black cherries, candied plums, and dark chocolate with a hint of bright zesty acidity that is fresh on the finish.
Food Matches
Venison, Grilled Ribeye with Rosemary Butter & Porcini Mushroom Ravioli
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2012
Style Full & Rich Reds
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Grape Variety Corvina
ABV 16.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU BUSSAMARONEVAL12
Region
Veneto
The Veneto is an extremely important region in the north-east of Italy, stretching from the west at the shores of Lake Garda as far north as the Alps, the Austrian border and the Venetian hinterland. It is Italy's largest wine-producing region. DOC wines represent well over a quarter of total production and include such well-known names as Valpolicella, Soave, Bardolino… Read More
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Corvina
Corvina is the most important varietal in the Valpolicella appellation, with its famous sour-cherry character, as well as good body and structure.Thick skins means it can be air-dried in the traditional appassimento style, making it suitable for use in the prestigious Amarone della Valpolicella wines. Corvina is also blended with Rondinella and Molinara grapes, giving softer… Read More
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