The 2005 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is an easy going but superbly elegant wine that reveals expressive aromatics, jammy dark fruit, chocolate, licorice and spices, with an attractive plumminess and outstanding depth. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2018. Tommaso Bussola’s wines have received a good deal of critical acclaim over the last few years, and with good reason. These are remarkable wines of the highest level. The estate produces two lines of wines. In theory the BG wines are more traditional in spirit while the TB wines are meant to be more modern. In reality the main difference comes down to vineyard selection, as the estate’s best fruit is reserved for the TB range. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484

Has very clean blackberry character, with a twist of oak that gives a firm, spicy edge to the palate. Medium-bodied and medium sweet, with a clean, mineral finish. Delicious. Best after 2008. 700 cases made, 300 cases imported.??–JC??Region: Italy / Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add