The 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico TB possesses tons of energy and drive. Espresso, dark cherries, new leather and licorice saturate the palate as the 2006 TB blossoms in seemingly every direction. Layers of fruit continue to build as the wine flows through to the huge, full-bodied finish. This is a stunning wine from Tommaso Bussola. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., Sonoma, CA; tel. (707) 996-4484

Ripe and velvety, with a rich undercurrent of creamy chocolate, joined by flavors of fresh and dried black cherry, date, fig paste, coffee liqueur, sweet smoke and ground spices. Round and harmonious, this shows fine integration to the panoply of flavors, supple tannins and juicy acidity. Drink now through 2022. 2,500 cases made.??–AN??Region: Italy / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add