Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico “TB” 2009
Original price was: €243.00.€194.00Current price is: €194.00.
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Bottle: 750ml
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 17%
Grapes: 35% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 5% Molinara
Ageing: The Amarone Classico ages for 48 months, maturing in a blend of 55% twice-used 500l tonneaux, 30% in 225l barriques, and 15% in 25hl barrels
Aromas: Subtle yet rich notes of orange zest, chocolate, dried plum, cherry preserves, a variety of spices, hay, cumin, and tobacco.
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Vintage 2009
Stars from the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, for Amarone della Valpolicella
An excellent year, one of the best of its decade. A hot summer and a small harvest of top grapes.
One of the best years of the decade: a smaller crop of excellent quality.
A cold autumn and winter with plenty of rain refilled the soils. Budbreak came about 7 days earlier than in 2008, and flowering very early. Heavy rain and some hail in early July did no real damage. August was torrid, comparable only to 2003. September brought wide swings between day and night and very little rain, ideal for picking, which began on 9 September.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico “TB” 2009 by Tommaso Bussola
The Amarone della Valpolicella DOC Classico “TB” is one of Tommaso Bussola’s signature reds, a wine that brings together tradition and taste. It blends 35% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella and 5% Molinara, each variety adding to its character.
The grapes grow on the sunlit hills near Negrar di Valpolicella, at altitudes between 280 and 450 metres above sea level. The vines, from 10 to 50 years old, are tended with both the Pergola Veronese and Guyot training systems at a density of 6,000 plants per hectare. Their south-east and south-west exposure gives the fruit the long hours of sunlight it needs to ripen fully.
Picking starts in mid-September with a careful selection of bunches. After harvest the grapes move to the Fruttaio, where they dry naturally on plastic plateaux for four months. In January they are sorted again, pressed and transferred to tanks, where fermentation begins with selected yeasts and runs for 50 days with regular pumping over and délestage to build depth and structure. The wine then settles in steel tanks and wooden barrels, where it finishes fermenting and begins its long rest.
The Amarone Classico ages for 48 months in a mix of 55% twice used 500 litre tonneaux, 30% in 225 litre barriques and 15% in 25 hectolitre casks, bringing oak and fruit into balance and giving the wine real richness and depth. After this it is bottled and rests for a further six months before release. Yearly production is held to around 20,000 bottles, so each one is hard to come by.
A full, deep read of Valpolicella, the Amarone Classico “TB” by Tommaso Bussola is a wine for those who already know their reds and for anyone keen to get to know them.
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Tommaso Bussola began his work in winemaking in 1977, taking over his uncle Giuseppe’s small winery in Valpolicella Classica. With a sharp focus and a strong-willed approach, he initially followed local traditions, producing wines under the ‘BG’ label. Over time, he sought to refine his methods, leading to a turning point in 1983 when he personally selected the grapes for his first Amarone and Recioto.
A new phase began in the early 1990s with the construction of a new cellar and the use of barriques, allowing for a carefully managed aging process. This shift led to the creation of the ‘TB’ label, marking a commitment to precision and quality that is now recognized beyond Italy.
In 1995, Tommaso’s wife, Daniela, became an integral part of the winery, and in 2005, their sons, Paolo and Giuseppe, followed. Today, the family continues to uphold Valpolicella’s long-standing winemaking traditions while refining their approach with each vintage.
Winemaking Approach
Attention to detail begins in the vineyard, where grapes are picked by hand and carefully selected, from those destined for drying to those pressed immediately. The winery continuously works to refine its methods, adapting techniques in both the vineyard and cellar to bring out the best in each harvest.
Sustainability plays a key role in their philosophy, with natural methods used to maintain soil health and manage pests. By working closely with the land and respecting the natural balance of the vines, the Bussola family produces wines that reflect both their region and their commitment to continuous improvement.
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