Tommaso Bussola
Ca' del Laito Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Corvina Blend
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto, Italy
A "superiore," which denotes at least a year of aging and 12 percent alcohol or more. Bussola, the producer, was taken over by its current winemaker in the 80s from his father. He continues to use older varietals like Corvina Grosso, and to use older techniques, but for the "Ripasso," which is relatively recent in its techniques. Round and very well integrated, having most of the boozy, mentholated, dark fruit characteristics of a great Valipolicella.
A "superiore," which denotes at least a year of aging and 12 percent alcohol or more. Bussola, the producer, was taken over by its current winemaker in the 80s from his father. He continues to use older varietals like Corvina Grosso, and to use older techniques, but for the "Ripasso," which is relatively recent in its techniques. Round and very well integrated, having most of the boozy, mentholated, dark fruit characteristics of a great Valipolicella.
3 people found it helpfulJan 7th, 2016
Prune-date-fig. Balanced with an essence of wildflower on the palate.
Prune-date-fig. Balanced with an essence of wildflower on the palate.
2 people found it helpfulApr 26th, 2016
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Single clone of corvina called corvinone and a blend good acidity chocolate covered raisins no sweetness
Single clone of corvina called corvinone and a blend good acidity chocolate covered raisins no sweetness
1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2016
Valentine's Day dinner wine from the penguino! Yummy pruney chewy. Menthol and rose on the nose.
Valentine's Day dinner wine from the penguino! Yummy pruney chewy. Menthol and rose on the nose.
Feb 15th, 2017Like a petit syrah with a bit of spice
Like a petit syrah with a bit of spice
Dec 9th, 2016A bit over-plush at first; much better balance with 1hr of air. Rich baking spices and earth on the nose. More savory palate. Interesting.
A bit over-plush at first; much better balance with 1hr of air. Rich baking spices and earth on the nose. More savory palate. Interesting.
Oct 30th, 2016Big and boozy. Dry fruit, tannin, alcohol, and tobacco dominate. Good, and well within style, but didn't work for me today. Would have been better with dessert than the main. Your mileage may vary.
Big and boozy. Dry fruit, tannin, alcohol, and tobacco dominate. Good, and well within style, but didn't work for me today. Would have been better with dessert than the main. Your mileage may vary.
Oct 10th, 2016Delicious. Rich and lush on the palate. Was stunned looking at the bottle and realizing this was 15%. Finishes well.
Delicious. Rich and lush on the palate. Was stunned looking at the bottle and realizing this was 15%. Finishes well.
Jun 29th, 2016Got this at Society Fair. Deep, juicy, enjoyed it.
Got this at Society Fair. Deep, juicy, enjoyed it.
Feb 16th, 2016Medium body, fruity, woodsy like Robin Hood. Oak barrels?
Medium body, fruity, woodsy like Robin Hood. Oak barrels?
Dec 8th, 2015