The 2007 L’Errante is 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon that sees three months of appassimento and 18 months in new tonneaux. Before I go any further, I must warn that this is a seriously big wine that won’t appeal to all. Its sweetness is chewy and evident and the bottle label reads 16.5% alcohol. You feel every bit of that heat. The residual sugar is a whopping 17.5 grams per liter. You feel that too. In fact, there are elements of this wine that resemble Recioto more than the dry Venetian blend it is meant to be. The bouquet is massive with bold tones of campfire, barbecue sauce, dried cherry, smoke and freshly milled black pepper. I can only imagine a pairing with aged cheese or stewed game meats. Drink 2014-2022. The Bussola family has been producing top-notch Amarone for decades. In a truly touching family tradition, some of the older wines are named “BG” after uncle Giuseppe Bussola who founded the estate and adopted a traditional winemaking style. Recent expressions are named “TB” after Tommaso Bussola who is responsible for winemaking since 1983 and represents a modernist style. This flight of new releases, particularly the trio of 2007 Amarones, is exceptional. Tommaso’s sons Paolo and Giuseppe have both recently joined the winemaking efforts. Importer: The Rare Wine Co., www.rarewineco.com