COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Merlot
PRODUCER
Tommasi Viticoltori
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Graticcio Appassionato is a red wine from Tommasi Viticoltori, produced in the Veneto region of Italy. The wine's name is derived from 'Graticcio,' the traditional bamboo racks used for the partial drying of selected grapes, a key step in the appassimento winemaking process. This technique concentrates the fruit flavors and aromas, contributing to the wine's distinctive character. The blend includes Corvina, Rondinella, and Merlot. Tommasi Viticoltori, established in 1902, is a family-owned estate managed by the fourth generation, known for its commitment to tradition and the land, employing eco-sustainable practices in its vineyards.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name, 'Graticcio,' directly references the traditional bamboo racks used for grape drying.
Fact 02
It uses a blend of indigenous Italian grapes (Corvina, Rondinella) with the international Merlot.
Fact 03
Tommasi Family Estates emphasizes eco-sustainable vineyard management.
Fact 04
The appassimento technique is a hallmark of many celebrated Italian red wines.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Graticcio Appassionato is crafted using the traditional appassimento technique, where selected grapes are partially dried on bamboo racks known as 'Graticcio' for about a month. This process concentrates the sugars, flavors, and aromas. The dried grapes are then vinified, likely undergoing fermentation in stainless steel or concrete tanks to preserve fruit purity. The wine is a blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Merlot. After fermentation, it is matured for six months in large Slavonian oak casks, which helps to soften the tannins and integrate the wine's complex character before bottling.
