2012 Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico TB Riserva (750ml)

Tommaso Bussola is now often thrown in the mix along with Giuseppe Quintarelli and Dal Forno Romano as the top estates in Valpolicella. The self-taught Bussola, a former stonemason, took over his uncle’s domaine in 1985 and quickly took it to the top levels of the appellation. His TB line, selected from the best grapes at harvest. are Tommaso’s finest, made from a meticulous selection only from the best vintages. Only around 10,000 bottles are made."The 2012 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva TB takes things to a much darker, deeper and more savory place than nearly any wine in its category. Cloves and cinnamon combine with balsamic spice, molten chocolate and medicinal blackberries as this blossoms in the glass. It floods the palate with racy, silky textures and an intense burst of ultra-ripe red and black fruits offset by a bitter twang of sour citrus and cocoa. Tantalizing acidity barely maintains balance yet ultimately succeeds. Exotic spices and dried black cherries satur