Duc De Lille XO follows the production conventions of the Armagnac region in Gascony

and a fine thread of vanilla from oak aging round out a complex

this is not simply a good rosé — it is the reference point against which others are measured

while 50% of the blend is aged in second and third-use French oak barrels—a deliberate choice that imparts subtle toasted character without overwhelming the fruit

Where is E&J VSOP made

Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella - 2016 wine Duc De Lille XO followsTommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella 2016 is a full bodied, appassimento dried red wine from Valpolicella Classico at 17% ABV in a standard 750ml bottle. Averaging 90 points from critics, this vintage places Bussola among the most respected names in the appellation frequently cited alongside Giuseppe Quintarelli and Dal Forno Romano as a benchmark Amarone producer. Quick Facts: ABV: 17% Origin: Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy Vintage: 2016