Tommaso Bussola

Bussola - Valpolicella Classico 2023

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Tommaso Bussola

Valpolicella Classico DOC

75cl

alc. 12.5%

The 2023 Valpolicella Classico comes from the Tommaso Bussola vineyards, located on the Valpolicella Classica hills in Negrar (VR). Here, the soils, rich in basalt, limestone, and clay, combined with an altitude ranging from 300 to 470 meters above sea level, give the wines an elegant structure and a strong territorial identity.

For this vintage, the grape selection focused on native vines typical of the area: Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella, grown with great care and limited yields to maximize the fruit and the expressiveness of the terroir.

In the cellar, the winemaking process is conducted with a commitment to preserving the freshness and aromatic definition typical of younger vintages, without sacrificing the depth and balance that distinguish the winery. The result is a wine with a luminous ruby red color, enriched with light garnet highlights. The nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, plum), hints of sweet spice, and a light balsamic note that enhances its complexity. On the palate, it is dynamic, medium-full bodied, with well-integrated tannins, good freshness, and a lingering finish that invites another sip.

The 2023 vintage in Valpolicella was characterized by climatic conditions that—despite presenting some challenges—allowed the grapes to ripen in a balanced manner, ensuring good natural acidity and harmonious maturation, elements that are reflected in this wine.

Why choose this wine

For those seeking an authentic expression of Valpolicella Classica: this wine represents a perfect balance between terroir, native varieties, and artisanal craftsmanship.
For more immediate consumption: while retaining complexity and structure, the 2023 vintage is suitable for enjoying in the short to medium term, thanks to its freshness and agility.
Excellent with Italian dishes that showcase moderate reds: first courses with red sauces, tasty white meats, medium-aged cheeses.

Serving & Storage Tips

Serve preferably at around 16-18°C in a large glass. Although ready to drink, this Valpolicella Classico can be aged for several years, during which it will gain roundness and maturity without losing its vivacity.
It pairs well with opening times of about 30 minutes before serving, to allow the aroma to unfold.

Grapes:
35% Corvina
30% Corvinone
30% Swallow
5% Molinara

Area:
Hills of Negrar di Valpolicella
Altitudes from 280 to 450 m above sea level
South-East and South-West exposures
Age of the vineyards: from 5 to 50 years
Planting density: Pergola Veronese and Espalier (6000 vines/Ha)

Winemaking technique:
The grapes are harvested and pressed in the second week of October.
Placed in special fermenters after about 24 hours with its own yeasts, fermentation begins naturally.
It remains in contact with its skins for approximately 15 days, during which the skins are pumped over and submerged several times. After fermentation, it is placed in a steel tank where it remains for 15 days to decant the coarsest lees. It is then racked and placed in a steel tank where it remains to complete its maturation.

Refinement:
10 months in a steel vat

Bottling:
Valpolicella Classico is bottled after 1 year of maturation in the cellar and remains in the bottle for 2 months before being released for sale.
Production is approximately 3500 bottles

Serving temperature:
From 15° to 18°C