Il Bugiardo translates to "The Liar" and this wine would live up to its name if slipped into a blind tasting of Amarone. Black fruit, spice, chocolate and a hint of raisin lead you to expect some sweetness on the palate, but it comes off totally dry, with the aromatic elements deepening the extent of the lie, and making for a wine that’s ready for medium to strong cheeses to really show all it has to offer. Give this some good airtime before serving.
Cantine Buglioni, Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC (Veneto, Italy) 2011
By Rich Cook