Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Bussola "TB" Amarone 1998

Deep, dull red.

Deep, saucy nose of sawdust/smoke/truffle/BBQ sauce/black cherry jam/savory meat. There's no doubt that this will absolutely packed in the mouth.

This obviously has a bit of residual sugar, but any sweetness is immediately tempered by smoky, savory, black cherry jam flavored chew. Acidity seems fairly strong, which helps support the crazy flavor depth. Actually tight and focused in the finish.
This might drink well forever - how can it die?

Day 5 - Nose now oozes flavors to come. Huge flavor impact, RS quite concealed. ... Yada, yada..

Again - how can this die?

$75 on release. Listed 16% alcohol. No heat whatsoever.