Tommaso Bussola Bussola TB Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva 2013 750ml

The 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva TB takes things to a much darker, deeper and more savory place than nearly any wine in its category. Cloves and cinnamon combine with balsamic spice, molten chocolate and medicinal blackberries as this blossoms in the glass. It floods the palate with racy, silky textures and an intense burst of ultra-ripe red and black fruits offset by a bitter twang of sour citrus and cocoa. Tantalizing acidity barely maintains balance yet ultimately succeeds. Exotic spices and dried black cherries saturate and are framed by a coating of fine tannins that promises decades of further evolution. This is a powerhouse. (Eric Guido)

The 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva is youthfully coy, wafting up with a delicate blend of dried flowers and steeped plums complemented by a hint of licorice. Silky smooth yet lifted and refined, this flows across the palate with ease as mineral-tinged red and blue fruits swirl over a core of zesty acidity. This finishes staining, grippy and long, leaving a resonance of wild blueberry and savory spice. The 2013 is a roller-coaster-ride Amarone that tempts the imagination with what's to come. (Eric Guido)

The 2013 Amarone della Valpolicella Clássico Riserva is youthfully coy, wafting up with a delicate blend of dried flowers and steeped plums complemented by a hint of licorice. Silky smooth yet lifted and refined, this flows across the palate with ease as mineral- tinged red and blue fruits swirl over a core of zesty acidity. This finishes staining, grippy and long, leaving a resonance of wild blueberry and savory spice. The 2013 is a rollercoaster-ride Amarone that tempts the imagination with what's to come.<br/><br/>

This is a structured and solid Amarone, with dried fruits, sultanas, figs and iron. It’s full-bodied, yet compacted and tannic with a long and persistent finish. One for the cellar, but already impressive to drink. (James Suckling)

Both juicy and mouthwatering, this rich red shows a lot of personality, offering layered flavors of blackberry pie and raspberry ganache, hints of espresso and sweet smoke, plus fragrant juniper, eucalyptus, lavender and leather accents. Features firm, well-meshed tannins, with creamy edges that meld into the silky flavor range. Drink now through 2035. 668 cases made. (Alison Napjus)