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Amarone della Valpolicella "Classico", Buglioni, Veneto, IT, 2019

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Il Lussurioso gets its name from the long lasting, luxurious, finish it has on the palate. This Amarone is made from 100% estate fruit, which comes from Buglioni's Vignieto San Pietro in Valpolicella Classico. The vineyard, Sant'Ambrogio is located at an altitude of about 495ft and consists of dark, clayey soils with a high content of gravel. Grapes are manually harvested towards mid-September and are dried until January using the appassimento process. The wine is certified organic.

Tasting Note

Intense ruby red color. Scents of cherry, black cherry, and white pepper, with mineral notes. Soft, fresh, and elegant with a long lasting finish.

Food Pairing

Intensely flavored cheeses, marbled red meat, barbecued hanger and spider steak. Delicious with great crudité: beef tartare or scampi, with just a drizzle of oil.

Unique Selling Points

100% estate fruit, from Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOCG
Certified organic, with grapes that are are hand-selected and harvested
Dried using the traditional appassimento method, which concentrates their flavors and aromas, resulting in a rich and complex wine.

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This wine has notes of ripe dark fruit, spice, and a hint of black forest cake. The wine is well-balanced, with refined tannins and a silky texture. It is described as having impressive density yet maintaining a soft, aromatic profile