Buglioni (I’m)Perfetto Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC

Key characteristics:

Buglioni (I’m)Perfetto Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC is a vivid, expressive Valpolicella that showcases the purity and charm of its historic terroir. This certified organic wine is made from 100% estate fruit from Buglioni’s vineyards in Valpolicella Classico. The name “(I’M)Perfetto” itself tells a story, originating from Mariano Buglioni’s discovery that his initial perfect name was taken, yet he recognized the wine’s inherent perfection. Buglioni is celebrated as a forward-thinking contemporary estate known for producing distinctive and unconventional expressions of the territory.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina.
• Appearance: Deep ruby red color.
• Aroma: Distinct and elegant aromas of ripe red fruit and black cherry, with scents of spices and vanilla.
• Taste: Peculiar notes of ripe red fruit in a dry red wine, which cuddles and fills the mouth. It is rounded, velvety, and harmonic, offering a mouth-filling and soft experience with velvety tannins and a harmonic structure.
• Region: Valpolicella, Italy. The vineyards are located at an altitude of approximately 495 feet, consisting of dark, clayey soils with a high content of gravel. Valpolicella Classico is situated east of Lake Garda, bordered by the Monti Lessini foothills, with vineyards ranging from 150 to 700 meters in elevation. The climate is generally mild and temperate, and Buglioni emphasizes a deep understanding of terroir and indigenous varieties.
• Pairing: Cured meats, porcini dishes, grilled red meats and lamb. It is unmissable with fresh pasta with tomato sauce and can also be enjoyed with spicy vegetable couscous or chicken curry.

Overall impression:

This wine offers a harmonious balance of bright fruit, refined structure, and gentle complexity, inviting you back for another sip. It is a fine, elegant, and clean expression, embodying the essence of Buglioni in a bottle.

Extra notes:

• This wine is certified organic, reflecting the producer’s commitment to quality and authenticity.
• The grapes are manually harvested, with a portion pressed immediately after harvest and a small percentage left in a drying room. The wine undergoes aging in large oak barrels for 6 to 8 months, followed by a resting period in the bottle for 9 months before release.