2023 Buglioni "Bugiardo" Valpolicella Ripasso

Il Bugiardo’s 2023 comes from Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella and carries the Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore designation. Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta form the blend. Its character starts with two routes through the cellar: wine from fresh grapes undergoes ripasso over Amarone pomace, then joins wine made from grapes dried until November. The 2023 spent 20 months in the cellar, including 12 in large Slavonian oak casks. Buglioni’s own profile places black cherry and berry fruit alongside anise, licorice and black pepper, with freshness central to the wine’s style. Serve at 14°C, as the estate recommends, with grilled meat, a savory risotto or mature cheese.