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Tommasi
Tommasi has always been a

standard bearer of the Amarone
appellation, and one of the most
important quality producers in the
Veneto. Established in 1902 around
the family home in Pedemonte in
Valpolicella, the winery has grown
and expanded into the choicest areas
of the region under the guidance of
the many generations of the
Tommasi family. The winery is
known above all for its classic
approach to winemaking in VALPOLICELLA
Valpolicella, favoring elegance and
balance, and paying homage to the The splendid microclimate of Valpolicella, where the warm breezes from the Garda Lake meet the
tradition of their home region. fresh air of the Lessini Mountains, favors the production of great red wines such as Amarone, one of
the Italian red wines of honor appreciated by the most demanding consumers throughout the world,
Buglioni which is born from the evolution of Recioto. The production technique has been unchanged for
Today, Buglioni own 36 hectares of centuries: the grapes are harvested between the last ten days of September and the first week of
vines planted to the traditional
indigenous varieties. The 14 October, selected perfectly sound and ripe so that they can successfully tackle the delicate phase of
hectares of vineyards planted near withering which lasts 100 days. Before release for consumption the Amarone must be subjected to
the winery are trained using the an aging period of at least two years, which become four for the “Reserve”. The Valpolicella
double pergola system, while the “Ripasso” takes its name from the particular processing technique, which involves a maceration of
remaining vineyards in
Sant’Ambrogio and San Pietro in Valpolicella wine on marc of fermented grapes previously used for the production of Recioto or
Cariano are trained using the guyot Amarone. The Valpolicella Superiore differs compared to the Valpolicella due to its higher alcohol
system. The lightly textured, content, lower acidity, greater roundness, and a more high-value extract, thanks to an aging of at
gravelly, dark alluvial soil, least one year.
meticulous vine pruning, and
scrupulous control techniques
Buglioni employs ensure the
production of high-quality grapes. Tommasi vintus.com
(also see Prosecco & Delle Venezie)
Dal Forno Tommasi Rafael Valpoicella Classico Superiore 2017 $179.90 93 JS
The Dal Forno family has been Tommasi Ripasso Valpoicella 2016 $251.90 92 JS
making wine since 1983. Located in
Val D’Illasi, the estate consists of 65 Tommasi Amarone 2015 (6pk) $365.90 92 JS
acres of vines planted to traditional
indigenous varieties. The estate
vineyards and farm are located
where the slopes begin to rise
toward the mountains and sit 1,000 Buglioni wilsondaniels.com
feet above sea level. The loose,
alluvial soils, meticulous pruning (also see Lugana & Delle Venezie)
and scrupulous viticultural Buglioni Valpoicella Classico 2016 $215.90 92 JS
techniques ensure remarkable-
quality grapes. The Dal Fornos use Buglioni Bugiardo Ripasso 2016 $263.90 93 JS
traditional methods to grow the Buglioni Amarone 2015 (6pk) $599.90
finest fruit, use modern techniques to 95 JS
produce the best wines.

Giuseppe Lonardi
In a little village not far from Dal Forno wilsondaniels.com
Verona, tucked into the romantic
hills of Valpolicella, you will find the Dal Forno Romano Valpoicella 2013 (6pk) $432.00 95 RP, 95WA, 94W&S
estate of one of the best Amarone Dal Forno Romano Amarone 2013 (6pk) $1,620.00
producers in Italia–Giuseppe 97 JS, 94 W&S
Lonardi. “Bepi,” as his wife likes to (please inquire about back vintages and vertical packs)
call him, is a fourth generation
winemaker, and leads a beautiful,
simple life. On average, he hand-
crafts a scant 100-200 cases per
year of each of his finest wines.
Giuseppe Lonardi augustwinegroup.com
Tommaso Bussola Giuseppe Lonardi Valpolicella Superiore 2015 $167.90
Originally trained as a stone mason,
Tommaso took over his uncle's
Valpolicella estate in the mid-
1980's. While vineyard work
came naturally to him, he
experimented relentlessly, and Tommaso Bussola rarewineco.com
absorbed information and ideas Bussola Valpolicella Classico “Ca’del Laito” 2016 $239.90
from every source available. With
each passing vintage, his wines Bussola Valpolicella Classico “TB” 2014 $431.90
came to show more polish, finesse, Bussola Amarone Classico 2013 $611.90 93 WS
intensity, and personality.
By the late nineties, his style had
matured, and his wines had become Bussola Recioto Classico 2012 (6pk) $275.90
world-famous for their incredible
intensity of fruit.
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