COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta
PRODUCER
Tommasi Viticoltori
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a distinguished Italian red wine from Tommasi Viticoltori, a family winery with over a century of experience in the Veneto region. It hails from the Valpolicella Classica zone, known for its specific terroir. The wine's unique character is a direct result of the traditional 'appassimento' process, where grapes are naturally dried for approximately three months to concentrate their sugars and flavors. The 2020 vintage experienced warm summer conditions, leading to an earlier harvest with grapes rich in polyphenols and acidity. This Amarone is recognized for its elegant, balanced, and complex profile, embodying the benchmark traditional style of the region.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes lose about 50% of their weight during drying.
Fact 02
Fermented using only natural yeasts.
Fact 03
Aged for 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks.
Fact 04
Represents over a century of family winemaking tradition.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico begins with hand-harvested grapes from estate vineyards. A crucial step is the 'appassimento' process, where grapes are dried for approximately three months in a well-ventilated loft, losing about 50% of their weight to concentrate sugars. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for about 25 days using natural yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for three years in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by an additional year of bottle aging before release. This meticulous process is designed to create a wine of significant structure and complexity.
