COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Corvinone, Molinara
PRODUCER
Tommasi Viticoltori
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2020 is an Italian red wine from the Veneto region, produced by the family-run Tommasi Viticoltori. It is crafted using the traditional 'Ripasso' method, which involves a second fermentation on the skins of Amarone, a process that adds depth and complexity. The grapes are sourced from three key Tommasi vineyards within the Valpolicella Classica zone. The 2020 vintage holds significance as it commemorates the 30th anniversary of Tommasi's Ripasso, a wine that has become an icon of the region. Tommasi Viticoltori, founded in 1902, brings four generations of winemaking expertise to this expression.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Ripasso means 'repassed' in Italian, referring to the second fermentation process.
Fact 02
Tommasi was one of the first producers to prominently feature 'Ripasso' on their wine labels.
Fact 03
The 2020 vintage celebrates 30 years of Tommasi's Ripasso.
Fact 04
Grapes are sourced from three prestigious Tommasi vineyards.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2020 is produced using the distinctive 'Ripasso' technique. Following an initial fermentation, the Valpolicella wine is refermented on the Amarone grape skins for 9 to 12 days. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel or oak truncated-cone vats at controlled temperatures. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 18 months in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by at least 6 months of bottle aging. The grape blend primarily consists of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Corvinone, with some sources also mentioning Molinara.
