TommasiRipasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2019

Product code: 15004
£23.15 inc VAT
£138.90 / case of 6
Italy
Red Wine from
Veneto, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Veneto
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Valpolicella
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Tommasi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Grape: 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Corvinone
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Veneto
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Valpolicella
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Tommasi
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Grape: 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Corvinone

Product Notes

Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a sterling Italian red wine originating from Veneto. Offering a deep ruby hue, its robust bouquet boasts a rich harmony of cherry, prunes and hints of spice, swiftly followed by a delicate trace of chocolate and almond on the palate. This medium-bodied wine has well-rounded tannins and zuccato-esque sweetness. Matured in Slavonian oak barrels, it has an unforgettable velvety finish. Ideal for pairing with red meats and mature cheese, the Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore is indeed a wine that promises to delight the senses and enrich any dining experience.

Tasting Notes

Deep, bright ruby red in colour. This wine has a generous and intensely spicy bouquet with aromas of cherry jam, tobacco and black pepper. It is opulent with silky tannins, with the bright fruit and spice coming through during its long finish.

About the Winery

Tommasi

Tommasi Winery is a family-owned estate in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico region, in Italy. Since its establishment in 1902, this winery has been producing exceptional wines that are adored by oenophiles around the globe.

The Tommasi family's passion for wine-making extends through four generations. The winery utilises a unique method of grape drying known as the "Appassimento" process, a painstaking and labour-intensive traditional approach that intensifies the flavours of their wines. This commitment to quality results in a range of exquisite wines that are full-bodied and rapturous to the palate.

Tommasi's vineyards sprawl across 195 hectares, providing ample space for the propagation of different grape varieties. Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes dominate the estate, but you'll also discover others such as Oseleta, Negrara and Corvinone. What’s more, these vineyards bask in a favourable microclimate, an ideal condition for the cultivation of premium grapes.

The winery is especially known for its Amarone, a coveted dry red wine renowned for its rich, velvety texture and enticingly complex flavours. Amarone from Tommasi is known to be among the finest in the region, a testament to the family’s dedication and expertise in wine-making.

To facilitate a truly immersive experience, visitors to the Tommasi Winery can indulge in guided tours and tastings! These afford guests a unique opportunity to appreciate the charm of the estate. From the century-old cellars to the sun-kissed vineyards, Tommasi is a veritable paradise for wine connoisseurs and novices alike.

In summary, Tommasi Winery blends tradition with an unwavering commitment to exceptional quality; the family’s innovative approach to wine-making ensuring their creations continue to reach new heights. Their wines are testament to the dedication and love poured into every bottle, and their surprising depth and richness is set to uplift your spirits.

So whether you’re an experienced oenophile or an enthusiastic beginner, a visit to Tommasi Winery is a treat you can’t afford to miss and, no doubt will lingers in the memory long after the last sip.

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