TommasiRipasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2020

Name: Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Brand: Tommasi
SKU: VIN-018221
Price: 138.9 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 18221

£23.15 inc VAT

£138.90 / case of 6

Red Wine from
Veneto, Italy

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Sub-Region: Valpolicella

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Tommasi

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella

Grape: 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Corvinone

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Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Sub-Region: Valpolicella

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Tommasi

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella

Grape: 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Corvinone

Product Notes

Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore is an exquisite full-bodied Italian wine, boasting a harmonious blend of corvina, rondinella, and molinara grapes. The rich, dark ruby red colour hints at the luxuriously rich flavours within. Red fruit tones and underlying warm, spicy undertones enchant the palate, whilst a velvety texture makes for a delightful drinking experience. Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for a year, the wine showcases complexity with a wonderfully lengthy finish. Each sip unveils elegance and balance, making it a perfect accompaniment for hearty meals or aged cheeses. Truly, a memorable wine brimming with Venetian charm.

Tasting Notes

Deep, bright ruby red in colour. This wine has a generous and intensely spicy bouquet with aromas of cherry jam, tobacco and black pepper. It is opulent with silky tannins, with the bright fruit and spice coming through during its long finish.

About the Winery

Tommasi Winery is a family-owned estate in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico region, in Italy. Since its establishment in 1902, this winery has been producing exceptional wines that are adored by oenophiles around the globe.

The Tommasi family's passion for wine-making extends through four generations. The winery utilises a unique method of grape drying known as the "Appassimento" process, a painstaking and labour-intensive traditional approach that intensifies the flavours of their wines. This commitment to quality results in a range of exquisite wines that are full-bodied and rapturous to the palate.

Tommasi's vineyards sprawl across 195 hectares, providing ample space for the propagation of different grape varieties. Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes dominate the estate, but you'll also discover others such as Oseleta, Negrara and Corvinone. What’s more, these vineyards bask in a favourable microclimate, an ideal condition for the cultivation of premium grapes.

The winery is especially known for its Amarone, a coveted dry red wine renowned for its rich, velvety texture and enticingly complex flavours. Amarone from Tommasi is known to be among the finest in the region, a testament to the family’s dedication and expertise in wine-making.

To facilitate a truly immersive experience, visitors to the Tommasi Winery can indulge in guided tours and tastings! These afford guests a unique opportunity to appreciate the charm of the estate. From the century-old cellars to the sun-kissed vineyards, Tommasi is a veritable paradise for wine connoisseurs and novices alike.

In summary, Tommasi Winery blends tradition with an unwavering commitment to exceptional quality; the family’s innovative approach to wine-making ensuring their creations continue to reach new heights. Their wines are testament to the dedication and love poured into every bottle, and their surprising depth and richness is set to uplift your spirits.

So whether you’re an experienced oenophile or an enthusiastic beginner, a visit to Tommasi Winery is a treat you can’t afford to miss and, no doubt will lingers in the memory long after the last sip.

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