Wine Tommaso Bussola, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, 2018, 0.5 L

Description

“Tommaso Bussola different insatiable passion for experimentation, he is eager to grasp how much he can get from his beloved land of Valpolicella, and especially – to test himself whether he will create a wine of your dreams”, – Gambero Rosso, 1999

When you create a wine Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is used crop varieties Corvina, Korvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Soft pressing and fermentation berries begin in January. Depending on the yield, in the wort can be added to a new batch of berries or remnants of previous vintages – so the manufacturer is seeking a balance of sugar and alcohol. At the end of fermentation, the wine is filtered and, if necessary, secondary fermentation takes place, then it is aged in large casks until bottling.

In the famous Italian wine region of Valpolicella (Valpolicella), in the province of Veneto, near Verona, is Tommaso Bussola – winery, one of the three leading manufacturers of local wines. Owner economy – Tommaso Bussola, is not a descendant of the family of winemakers, and far from having a wine specialty masonry, however, had a fairly clear idea of this activity, as it helps in the work of his uncle, Bussola Giuseppe winemaker at his vineyard. But gradually he became involved in the process so that in 1983 made its first vinification. At first he followed all the traditions and methods adopted in this area, personally supervising all production processes. But later realized a number of innovations – applied green trim, with special attention to the selection of berries and wines for aging, as an experiment, I decided to use new oak barrels. Since the end of 1980 the reins completely passed into the hands of Tommaso, uncle retired, leaving him a magnificent old vineyards, which are located in the best parts of the region. They grow old local clones: Rondinella (Rondinella) – 20% Corvina Gross (Corvina Grossa) – 25%, Korvinone (Corvinone) – 40%, they represent a significant area of the economy Tommaso, who is proud and appreciates these varieties, which have naturally low yields. In addition to these varieties in the vineyards Bussol grow old vine Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dindarelly (Dindarella) and Pindar (Pindara). Favorite brand Tommaso – whimsical and quite rare Korvinone, in the opinion of the owner lends depth, power, wealth, density and extraordinary aroma of his wines, he calls him “Super Corwin.” Not so long ago Tommaso began to grow a little-known varieties Teroldego (Teroldego).

Currently, Tommaso Bussola wines are widely known, they consistently win one award after another, including a blind tasting. New wines which are the most modern technologies are the label “TB” – “Tommaso Bussola”, now known throughout the world. They differ from other great tasting top winemakers in the region bright aroma and extraordinary fruitiness. Tommaso, like all the best producers of Valpolicella and Amarone, maintains its highest range wines in new oak barrels, but in spite of this, it did not seem wines oak notes and dominated by heavy, thick, juicy and lush fruit tones that characterize the wine “TB “. A famous Italian wine guide Gambero Rosso annually recognizes them as one of the best wines of the region. But the standard range of wines with the logo “BG”, the wine is named in honor of his uncle Bussola Dzhezeppe (Bussola Giuseppe), uncover the secrets of the craft for Tommaso adequately represent the traditional Valpolicella wine region. These wines are made according to the traditional rules to them obligatory aging in old barrels. They also have excellent quality.