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Tommaso Bussola 2005 Amarone Classico 'TB Vigneto Alto'
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Item Number: 4173

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Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Appellation/AVA: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
Vintage: 2005
Grape(s): Corvina
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 17.5
Viticulture: Organic
Soil Type: Toar (basalt) & chalky gravel
Case Production: 400



History: The self-taught Tommaso Bussola took over his uncle’s domaine in 1985. He aims to make the best normale wines possible in each vintage. In many years, he is also able to make limited quantities of his elite TB line, selected from the best grapes at harvest.

Estate Plantings: 40% Corvinone, 25% Corvina Grossa, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, Cabernet Franc, Pelara, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dindarella. Tommaso specializes in finicky, heirloom varieties. Corvinone, in particular, is difficult to grow, but is largely responsible for the depth of fruit in Bussola’s wines.

Vine Age: 35% 14+ years old, 40% 30+ years old, 20% 60+ years old, 5% New plantings

Vintage Notes: 2005 – A mildly challenging vintage, with some spotty rain around harvest.

Winemaking Notes: Bussola uses different barrel sizes, woods (oak, cherry, chestnut, acacia) and aging for each wine, and is always experimenting. Because of Bussola’s demanding standards, production of each cuvée varies dramatically from vintage to vintage. Alto is selected from the best barrels of TB Amarone.

Reviews
Tommaso Bussola 2005 Amarone Classico 'TB Vigneto Alto'
Rating: 94

This syrupy-smooth red is laced with Chartreuse-like herbal and spice notes, accenting the kirsch, soft raisin and dark chocolate flavors. Finely textured, with deft tannins and a long finish echoing the Chartreuse flavor range. Drink now through 2025. 500 cases made

- The Wine Spectator (8/31/2011)

Tommaso Bussola 2005 Amarone Classico 'TB Vigneto Alto'
Rating: 95

The 2005 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico TB Vigneto Alto shows off striking depth and clarity in its chiseled, beautifully articulated fruit. Fresh, floral notes are woven throughout, adding further dimensions of complexity and vibrancy. Tar, smoke and licorice linger on the finish. Though not a towering Vigneto Alto, the 2005 is an excellent choice for drinking while some of the more important vintages age in the cellar. There isn't as much difference between the Vigneto Alto and the TB in this vintage as is typically the case. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2020. Tommaso Bussola remains a benchmark producer of fine Amarone and Recioto. His wines are remarkable for their textural richness, polish and overall class. The Amarone Vigneto Alto in particular is one of Italy's reference-point wines

- The Wine Advocate (2/28/2011)