COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Turbiana, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Tommasi Viticoltori
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tommasi Le Fornaci Rosé 2023 is a wine from the Lugana DOC in Veneto, Italy, produced by the family-owned Tommasi Viticoltori. It is a blend of Turbiana and Rondinella grapes, sourced from vineyards on the southern shore of Lake Garda. The wine originates from the Tenuta Le Fornaci and a vineyard in Peschiera del Garda, benefiting from the region's limestone and clay soils. The producer, Tommasi Viticoltori, has a long history dating back to 1902 and is known for its commitment to quality across various Italian wine regions.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Le Fornaci' refers to the estate's historic kilns, hinting at the land's past.
Fact 02
It's a blend of Turbiana (90%) and Rondinella (10%).
Fact 03
The wine's pale pink hue is a result of careful grape processing.
Fact 04
Tommasi Viticoltori is renowned for its Amarone wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Tommasi Le Fornaci Rosé 2023 is produced using grapes from the Lugana DOC. The winemaking process involves meticulous processing of the musts, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 15-18°C for 10 days. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 4 months in stainless steel. The producer, Tommasi Viticoltori, emphasizes careful grape selection and sustainable practices in their winemaking.
