Il Lussurioso Buglioni Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2019
In 1993, Alfredo Buglioni purchased a hillside villa in the heart of Valpolicella Classico, drawn by the beauty of the land and the quality of its vines. Trading grapes with local producers in exchange for winemaking knowledge, the Buglioni family spent years learning the craft before releasing their first vintage in 2000. Today, the estate spans 153 certified organic acres, guided by enologist Diego Bertoni and a commitment to expressing the unique terroir of Valpolicella Classico with both tradition and a modern sensibility.
"Il Lussurioso" — Italian for "the luxurious one" — takes its name from the wine's long, lingering finish. Crafted from 100% estate fruit sourced from Vigneto San Pietro in Sant'Ambrogio, situated at approximately 495 feet elevation on dark, clayey soils rich in gravel, the grapes are hand-harvested in mid-September and dried through the traditional appassimento process until January. The result is a wine of extraordinary concentration, complexity, and depth. Certified organic.
The 2019 vintage followed a mild winter and a cool, healthy growing season with moderate temperatures through summer, allowing the vines to ripen slowly and evenly. Grapes were manually harvested in selected bunches around mid-September at peak maturity.
Intense ruby red in the glass, the wine opens with scents of cherry, black cherry, dried plum, star anise, clove, espresso, and white pepper, with mineral and dried leaf notes. The palate is lush and full-bodied, with chewy tannins framing flavors of dried cherry, cured tobacco, cocoa powder, and baking spice. Soft, fresh, and elegant, with a long, luxurious finish. Drink now through 2040.
Wine Spectator — 91 pts (Alison Napjus)
"A balanced, medium- to full-bodied version, with chewy tannins framing flavors of dried cherry, cured tobacco, mineral and cocoa powder. Spiced finish." (Vintage 2019).
Wine Enthusiast — 91 pts (Jeff Porter)
"This classically styled Amarone opens with aromas of baked plums, star anise, clove, espresso and dried leaves. The lush fruit opens the palate but savory and earth-driven notes give the wine balance and depth as the rich tannins give the wine a push on the finish. Drink now–2040." (Vintage 2019).
Blend: 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 10% Rondinella, 5% Croatina, 5% Oseleta
Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy
Vintage: 2019
Format: 750ml | ABV: 16.4%
Aging: 30 months in tonneaux and large casks (20% French barrique, 60% 5,000L French cask, 20% neutral oak), then 12 months in bottle
Scores: 91 pts Wine Spectator | 91 pts Wine Enthusiast
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