COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Bussola Tommaso
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bussola Amarone TB 2012 is an Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG from the Veneto region of Italy, specifically the Valpolicella Classica sub-region. Produced by Tommaso Bussola, it is a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes. The wine is distinguished by its intense character and extended aging process, reflecting the producer's dedication to quality and innovation within a traditional winemaking area.
ALCOHOL
17.0%
AVG. PRICE
€143
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Awarded 98 points by Vinous, making it the highest-ranked Amarone of the 2012 vintage.
Fact 02
Undergoes a natural drying process (appassimento) for approximately 4 months.
Fact 03
Aged for an extensive 66 months before bottling.
Fact 04
Boasts an alcohol content ranging from 16.5% to 17.5%.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bussola Amarone TB 2012 begins with hand-harvested grapes that undergo a natural drying process (appassimento) for approximately four months. Following drying, the grapes are pressed, and fermentation takes place in steel vats using indigenous yeasts, with extended maceration techniques employed. The wine is then aged for 66 months, initially in new tonneaux and subsequently in larger barrels, before being bottled and aged for an additional two years.
