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Tommasi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Riserva De Buris 2017 750ml

size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Veneto
appellation
Valpolicella
VM
94
JS
93
WS
92
Additional vintages
2017 2011 2010 2008
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
The 2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore De Buris is remarkably pretty, with a burst of crushed black cherries and minty herbs complicated by hints of sweet smoke. This is a model of purity, with sleek textures and racy acidity ushering in masses of red berry fruits that slowly saturate. It leaves the mouth watering as a tinge of sour orange lingers under an air of blue and purple florals, and silty tannins add a pleasant grip. The Valpolicella Classico Superiore De Buris is a beauty, produced without any appassimento and aged entirely in 30-hectoliter Slavonian oak. This is a whole new level for Valpolicella. ... More details
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Tommasi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Riserva De Buris 2017 750ml

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Professional Ratings
VM
94
JS
93
WS
92
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
The 2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore De Buris is remarkably pretty, with a burst of crushed black cherries and minty herbs complicated by hints of sweet smoke. This is a model of purity, with sleek textures and racy acidity ushering in masses of red berry fruits that slowly saturate. It leaves the mouth watering as a tinge of sour orange lingers under an air of blue and purple florals, and silty tannins add a pleasant grip. The Valpolicella Classico Superiore De Buris is a beauty, produced without any appassimento and aged entirely in 30-hectoliter Slavonian oak. This is a whole new level for Valpolicella.
JS
93
Rated 93 by James Suckling
A single vineyard, la Groletta, servicing low yields hewn of old vines and meagre soils. The name of the wine is that of an ancient villa purchased in 2000, equipped with large format Slavonian oak. Released a minimum of 10 years after the harvest. A large-framed, uber savory wine boasting accents of mint, balsamic, maraschino cherry, mahogany, clove, set against a carapace of firm, drying oak tannins. This surely needs time.
WS
92
Rated 92 by Wine Spectator
A fresh, focused red, with a fragrant entry of menthol, smoke, iron and dried flower notes, which continue on the palate to underscore flavors of black plum and cherry reduction. Reveals well-knit tannins that are fine and chalky in texture, while hints of dark chocolate and licorice enrich the finish. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta. Drink now through 2028. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.
Winery
De Buris is a timeless wine and a new classic. It is the culmination of the talent, passion, patience, and discipline of the Tommasi family in making Amarone, and an homage to the Valpolicella region and its great winemaking potential.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Italy
region
Veneto
appellation
Valpolicella
Additional vintages
2017 2011 2010 2008
Overview
The 2017 Valpolicella Classico Superiore De Buris is remarkably pretty, with a burst of crushed black cherries and minty herbs complicated by hints of sweet smoke. This is a model of purity, with sleek textures and racy acidity ushering in masses of red berry fruits that slowly saturate. It leaves the mouth watering as a tinge of sour orange lingers under an air of blue and purple florals, and silty tannins add a pleasant grip. The Valpolicella Classico Superiore De Buris is a beauty, produced without any appassimento and aged entirely in 30-hectoliter Slavonian oak. This is a whole new level for Valpolicella.
green grapes

Varietal: Corvina Blend

Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.
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Region: Veneto

As historically one of the most important regions in the world regarding trade and experimentation, it comes as no surprise to discover that Veneto has always been a well respected and innovative wine region. This area of north-easterly area of Italy benefits greatly from a continental climate tempered by the Alps, and plenty of influence from the Germanic countries it is near to. Veneto is most commonly associated with beautifully elegant white wines, such as those of Soave, and has over ninety thousand hectares under vine. Impressively, within that area, over a third of the vineyards in the Veneto region have been granted official AOC status, and many of the sub-regions and appellations of Veneto have gone on to be world-famous in regards to quality. One such example is Valpolicella, where some of Italy's finest and most complex red wines are produced.
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Country: Italy

It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.
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Varietal: Corvina Blend

Corvina grapes are most commonly associated with the Veneto region of Italy, where they have been grown successfully for centuries, and are a vital component of the region's viticultural identity. The Corvina varietal is famed around the world for its inclusion in such fine wines as Amarone and Valpolicella, where it is blended with small quantities of other grape varietals to produce wines of exceptional character and balance. The grapes themselves have a naturally high level of acidity, which often results in an aftertaste of bitter almonds. However, this bitterness is quite a sought for feature of this varietal, as it balances beautifully with the sour cherry notes also associated with the grape. Corvina grapes have a wonderfully potential for aging, and this process mellows the bitterness and acids present in the fruit, resulting in soft, complex and highly admired wines.
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Region: Veneto

As historically one of the most important regions in the world regarding trade and experimentation, it comes as no surprise to discover that Veneto has always been a well respected and innovative wine region. This area of north-easterly area of Italy benefits greatly from a continental climate tempered by the Alps, and plenty of influence from the Germanic countries it is near to. Veneto is most commonly associated with beautifully elegant white wines, such as those of Soave, and has over ninety thousand hectares under vine. Impressively, within that area, over a third of the vineyards in the Veneto region have been granted official AOC status, and many of the sub-regions and appellations of Veneto have gone on to be world-famous in regards to quality. One such example is Valpolicella, where some of Italy's finest and most complex red wines are produced.
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