Buglioni Il Lussurioso Amarone Della Valpolicella 2017 750ml
Description
True to its name – ‘The Luxurious One’ – Buglioni’s Il Lussurioso represents Amarone at its most hedonistic. This is not a wine for the faint of heart; it’s a full-throttle expression of what happens when perfect grapes meet extended appassimento and ambitious winemaking. The 2017 vintage provided ideal conditions for creating this opulent masterpiece.
Buglioni’s approach to Il Lussurioso involves selecting only the finest grape clusters from their best vineyard sites, followed by an extended drying period that pushes concentration to its limits. The result is a wine of almost baroque richness that somehow maintains balance through sheer force of personality and impeccable winemaking.
The nose is an explosion of dark fruit liqueur, fig paste, and dates, overlaid with exotic spices, dark chocolate, and espresso. There’s an almost Port-like richness to the aromatics, yet uniquely Italian notes of dried herbs, leather, and balsamic prevent any confusion about this wine’s origin. Each swirl reveals new layers – tobacco, licorice, dried roses.
In the mouth, Il Lussurioso lives up to its luxurious promise. The texture is almost impossibly rich and glycerous, coating the palate with waves of concentrated flavor. Black cherry liqueur, chocolate-covered espresso beans, and Christmas pudding flavors are balanced by surprising freshness and perfectly integrated tannins. The finish is eternal, warming, and utterly seductive.
This is Amarone for special occasions – a wine that demands attention and rewards it handsomely. While approachable now thanks to its hedonistic charm, it has the concentration and structure to evolve for decades. Serve with equally rich foods like braised short ribs or aged cheeses, or savor on its own as the ultimate after-dinner indulgence.
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- Buglioni
