Tommasi
Valpolicella DOC, Italy
A 92 point Valpolicella made from the hard work of a family with a long history of fine wine
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Tommasi
Ripasso Blend
This wine is made with a very old and traditional method of refermenting the juice from the Valpolicella on the warm Amarone grape skins, in the typical "Ripasso" method, which imparts a rich character and personality to the wine. The grapes are sourced from three of most prestigious vineyards in Valpolicella Classico owned by the Tommasi family: Conca d'Oro, La Groletta, and De Buris. A blend of 70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Corvinone, the wine is vinified in stainless steel so that the character of the grapes isn't over-influenced by oak at the beginning of the process. After a long aging process, this wine is ready to share and is full of complex flavors worth exploring.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrationsABOUT THIS WINE
Tommasi
Ripasso Blend
This wine is made with a very old and traditional method of refermenting the juice from the Valpolicella on the warm Amarone grape skins, in the typical "Ripasso" method, which imparts a rich character and personality to the wine. The grapes are sourced from three of most prestigious vineyards in Valpolicella Classico owned by the Tommasi family: Conca d'Oro, La Groletta, and De Buris. A blend of 70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Corvinone, the wine is vinified in stainless steel so that the character of the grapes isn't over-influenced by oak at the beginning of the process. After a long aging process, this wine is ready to share and is full of complex flavors worth exploring.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations
WINE REGION:
Valpolicella DOC
The northern Italian area of Valpolicella is famed for its red wines. Located in Verona to the east of Lake Garda, the principal grapes here are Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Valpolicella is tangy and cherry-fresh, perfect with pizza and pasta. Classico and Superiore wines from hillside vineyards offer extra depth and spice notes. But for real complexity, look to Amarone della Valpolicella. Made from partially dried grapes (called "appassimento"), this full-bodied wine offers gorgeous fruit flavors and ages for at least two years in oak. There is also Valpolicella Ripasso, a wine made by putting Valpolicella through pressed Amarone grapes. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.
WINE REGION
Valpolicella DOC
The northern Italian area of Valpolicella is famed for its red wines. Located in Verona to the east of Lake Garda, the principal grapes here are Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Valpolicella is tangy and cherry-fresh, perfect with pizza and pasta. Classico and Superiore wines from hillside vineyards offer extra depth and spice notes. But for real complexity, look to Amarone della Valpolicella. Made from partially dried grapes (called "appassimento"), this full-bodied wine offers gorgeous fruit flavors and ages for at least two years in oak. There is also Valpolicella Ripasso, a wine made by putting Valpolicella through pressed Amarone grapes. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Wild Game, Oxtail Soup, Braised Beef
Pairs well with…
Wild Game, Oxtail Soup, Braised Beef
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Wild Game, Oxtail Soup, Braised Beef
Pairs well with…
Wild Game, Oxtail Soup, Braised Beef
TASTING NOTES:
Spices
Cherry
Black Pepper
Intense ruby red, the Ripasso has a nose that recalls spicy black pepper and raisin, while the palate is intense and spicy, with lots of sweet red cherry flavors. Deep ruby red in color with rich spicy perfumes. Full-body balanced taste, very intense and spicy with sweet cherry flavors.
TASTING NOTES
Spices
Cherry
Black Pepper
Intense ruby red, the Ripasso has a nose that recalls spicy black pepper and raisin, while the palate is intense and spicy, with lots of sweet red cherry flavors. Deep ruby red in color with rich spicy perfumes. Full-body balanced taste, very intense and spicy with sweet cherry flavors.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Tommasi
Tommasi is a family viticultural company founded in 1902. Today the estate is run by the 4th generation of the family. It is situated in Piedmont, in the heart of Valpolicella Classico region, a small piece of land in the North – West of Verona, between the plains and Lessini mountains and near Garda lake. From grandfather Giacomo's tiny vineyard, the Tommasi estate has grown steadily over the course of years and today owns vineyards and estates in 5 different Italian regions. Tommasi has historically been and continues to be a standard-bearer of the Amarone appellation. The Tommasi family owns vineyards on the most prestigious hills of the Valpolicella region, and they work only with grapes they grow. Through its commitment to quality and tradition, Tommasi has established itself as one of Amarone's principal ambassadors.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Tommasi
Tommasi is a family viticultural company founded in 1902. Today the estate is run by the 4th generation of the family. It is situated in Piedmont, in the heart of Valpolicella Classico region, a small piece of land in the North – West of Verona, between the plains and Lessini mountains and near Garda lake. From grandfather Giacomo's tiny vineyard, the Tommasi estate has grown steadily over the course of years and today owns vineyards and estates in 5 different Italian regions. Tommasi has historically been and continues to be a standard-bearer of the Amarone appellation. The Tommasi family owns vineyards on the most prestigious hills of the Valpolicella region, and they work only with grapes they grow. Through its commitment to quality and tradition, Tommasi has established itself as one of Amarone's principal ambassadors.