Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
The Tommasi family’s Classic wine par excellence. Its elegance and structure, roundedness and complexity make this wine truly unique.
We dare say this is the Amarone that you can open and enjoy at a meal without feeling overwhelmed. Elegant, smooth and never overpowering: these are the hallmark traits of our flagship wine.
Awards
2017 | James Suckling | 93/100 |
2017 | Wine Advocate | 91/100 |
2017 | Wine Spectator | 91/100 |
2017 | Vinous | 92/100 |
2016 | James Suckling | 94/100 |
2016 | Wine & Spirits | 92/100 |
2016 | Decanter | 90/100 |
2015 | Wine & Spirits | 92/100 |
2015 | James Suckling | 92/100 |
2015 | Natalie Maclean | 95/100 |
2013 | Wine Spectator | 91/100 |
2013 | James Suckling | 94/100 |
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Description
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Vintage
2013 | 2015 | 2016
Tasting Note
Very intense ruby red color, the nose reveals intense and clean scents of very ripe cherry, black cherry, wild berries followed by fresh and slightly spicy tones. In the mouth it is dry and soft at the same time, enveloping and of great balance thanks to the excellent balance between acidity and tannins. The whole tasting is embellished with a very pleasant tannic texture, which fades towards a finish of excellent persistence, with light hints of red fruit.
Serving Suggestions
Its elegance and structure make it perfect with game, red meats or mature cheeses. It is also an ideal accompaniment for lengthy conversations.
Origin
From the prestigious La Groletta and Conca d’Oro crus, in the hilly Valpolicella Classica zone.
Grapes
Corvina 50%, Corvinone 30%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%
Vinification and Maturation
Manual harvest and selection of the grapes, followed by drying for about 3 months in a well-ventilated loft. Fermentation in stainless steel for 25 days at 25°-30°C. 3 years’ maturation in 35 and 65 hl Slavonian oak casks.
Alcohol
15% by vol.
Serving Temp.
18°C
Bottle Size
0.75l
James Suckling
Complex and beautiful aromas of blackberry, spice and coffee follow through to a full body and silky and polished tannins. Intense fruit is tied into a firm and polished tannin backbone. Beautiful now but better in 2019.
Wine Spectator
Dried strawberry and violet notes are layered with supple tannins in this medium-bodied Amarone, underscored by accents of wild herb, singed orange peel and wood smoke that linger on the silky finish. Drink now through 2023.
Vinous
Bright dark red with a pale amber tinge at the rim. Ripe aromas and flavors of red cherry and aromatic spices. Offers a decadent, luscious mouthfeel with soft tannins, but also a touch of alcohol-derived warmth. The finish is long and savory. […] It has a lovely easy to drink quality for such a big wine and is very hard to resist in its candied, opulent personality.
Gambero Rosso
2 bicchieri rossi
Appassimento
Vineyard
Tommasi Naturae
Sustainable Winegrowing
Additional information
Annata | 2013, 2015, 2016 |
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