COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Merlot
PRODUCER
Tommasi Viticoltori
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, produced by Tommasi Viticoltori. Its distinctive character comes from the use of the 'appassimento' method, where grapes are partially dried on traditional bamboo racks called 'graticcio' for about a month before fermentation. This process is inspired by techniques used for Amarone wines, concentrating the fruit and enhancing the wine's body. Tommasi Viticoltori is a family winery established in 1902, now managed by the fourth generation of the family, who are dedicated to producing authentic wines from regional grape varieties.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Graticcio' refers to the traditional bamboo racks used for drying grapes.
Fact 02
This wine employs a partial 'appassimento' method, similar to Amarone production.
Fact 03
Tommasi Viticoltori has been a family winery for over a century.
Fact 04
It's recognized for offering excellent value for money.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato involves a distinctive partial drying of the grapes, known as 'appassimento,' for about a month on traditional bamboo racks ('graticcio'). This process concentrates the grape must before fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of six months in Slavonian oak casks, which contributes to its development and texture.
