Buglioni Valpolicella Classico Superiore 44 Verticale 2020 ØKO

Decanter

Da Decanters professionelle panel blindsmager 92 rødvine fra Valpolicella, triumferer samme 44 Verticale som delt testvinder med imponerende 95 point. Mange Amaroner ville være misundelige, men…

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James Suckling

Very fresh with sliced peaches and cherries with some cranberry undertones. Medium body with fine tannins that spread across the palate. Crunchy. Predominately corvina. From organically grown grapes.

Gambero Rosso

Vivino

(32 bedømmelser, “Denne årgang er højere bedømt end alle andre årgange af denne vin”, 10/04/24)

Decanter

Alfredo Buglioni bought an old farmhouse in Valpolicella Classico in 1993, but only began producing wine from its 4ha of vineyards properly in 2000. Oenologist Diego Bertoni joined in 2001, the estate has since grown to 54ha and farming has moved towards organics. The new 44 Verticale organic bottling is 65% Corvina, 20% Corvinone and 15% Rondinella grown on fertile clay soils with a high gravel content, aged for 10 months in tonneaux, then a further 15 months before release. Michael Garner: Fragrant and leafy with a hint of caper. Fresh, clean, juicy flavours with lovely acidity. Long, spicy-toned finish. Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW: Red cherries and cranberries, dried herbs on the nose, more pepper on the palate, tart acidity and good concentration. Michaela Morris: Shows its wood character and a touch of oxidation, but there’s a lot going on. The wood is a little drying, though the acidity is vibrant.

Wine Enthusiast

Reserved at first, the wine begins to open with a diversity of red, blue and black fruit aromas that span the realm of fresh off the tree to compote. Savory spices begin to emerge alongside subtle hints of underbrush. The palate pops with more tart and red-driven fruit notes mixed with wild fresh herbs, bitter chocolate and a fresh bouquet of flowers. It's plush but has a structure that holds each component in its place.