Tommasi Viticoltori Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC from Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella Classico by Tommasi Viticoltori Pedemonte di Valpolicella (6 x 75 cl)
Tommasi Viticoltori is a family firm founded in 1902 by Giacomo Tommasi and today the estate is run by the 4th generation of family. From grandfather Giacomo's tiny vineyard, the Tommasi estate has grown steadily and now extends over 135 hectares of hillside vineyard blessed by mother nature, not only by a magnificent landscape, but more importantly by its perfect suitability for grapes. The family owns exceptionally well situated estates for the production of high quality white wine in the D.O.C. regions of Soave and near Lake Garda for Lugana, Custoza and Bardolino . In addition, it has vineyards in Valdadige, a valley created by the Adige river in the mountains north of the province of Verona. This wine is produced from the three Valpolicella classic grapes Corvina Veronese , Rondinella and Corvinone . Great care is taken with the grapes as they are placed on small open racks and left to dry by cool breezes of autumn and winter until the following February before they are used in the winery. Aged over 36 months in Slovenian oak and a further year in the bottle has produced an intense ruby red coloured wine. A warm, ripe nose that is both intense and refined gives way to a complex, smooth, full bodied, characteristic wine. The palate is exceptionally intense with chocolate and coffee background that is superbly balanced with power and smoothness. (12 x 75 cl)
Tommasi Viticoltori is a family firm founded in 1902 by Giacomo Tommasi and today the estate is run by the 4th generation of family. From grandfather Giacomo's tiny vineyard, the Tommasi estate has grown steadily and now extends over 135 hectares of hillside vineyard blessed by mother nature, not only by a magnificent landscape, but more importantly by its perfect suitability for grapes. The family owns exceptionally well situated estates for the production of high quality white wine in the D.O.C. regions of Soave and near Lake Garda for Lugana, Custoza and Bardolino . In addition, it has vineyards in Valdadige, a valley created by the Adige river in the mountains north of the province of Verona. Always keeping a careful eye on tradition while ever ready to accept innovation, the Tommasi family has planted a vineyard composed entirely of Pinot Grigio grapes, in the heart of its newest fields in the Valpolicella Classica region. Called 'Le Rosse', its vines have been subjected to close planting and the severest pruning, resulting in an extremely low yield of extraordinary richness. This 100% Pinot Grigio is moon yellow in colour with a clean and spicy fragrance showing typical hints of tropical fruit. Medium-bodied with a clean, round and soft taste it has well balanced acidity leading to a crisp finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Tommasi Viticoltori is a family firm founded in 1902 by Giacomo Tommasi and today the estate is run by the 4th generation of family. From grandfather Giacomo's tiny vineyard, the Tommasi estate has grown steadily and now extends over 135 hectares of hillside vineyard blessed by mother nature, not only by a magnificent landscape, but more importantly by its perfect suitability for grapes. The family owns exceptionally well situated estates for the production of high quality white wine in the D.O.C. regions of Soave and near Lake Garda for Lugana, Custoza and Bardolino . In addition, it has vineyards in Valdadige, a valley created by the Adige river in the mountains north of the province of Verona. This wine comes from a vineyard on a slope particularly well suited for growing grapes, thanks to its optimal exposure to sunlight, created small by terraces in the 'Ca' Florian' vineyard. Here the grapes for this blend are grown and include Corvina Veronese , Rondinella and Molinara . This wine has been allowed to develop and has spent 3 years in Sloavian Oak barrelsand 6 months in barriques. This has produced a ruby red coloured wine with a rich dark fruit aromas. An intense New Wave Amarone with incredible levels of concentration it is full-bodied, soft and luscious leading to a long finish and smooth aftertaste. (6 x 75 cl)