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Tommasi - Soave Le Volpare 2016
Wine
100% Garganega, Tommasi's singlevineyard Soave Classico is fermented and aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Estate
Tommasi is historically and today a standard bearer of the Amarone appellation, and one of the most important quality producers in the Veneto. The family-run estate was founded in 1902 by Giacomo Tommasi in the village of Pedemonte, which lies in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico region.
The family owns 234 acres in Valpolicella Classico, making them the single largest land owners in the area. Over the years they have expanded their holdings in other areas of the Veneto, and now own 370 acres. As has been the case since the winery’s establishment, the family works only with grapes they grow, an important quality decision and reflection of their deep connection to the Valpolicella soil.
Vineyard
The vineyard Le Volpare was selected for its enviable placement facing southwest on the very prestigious "Mount Foscarino", a hillside area in the eastern part of the appellation which has long been regarded as the best source of Soave. The soils here are considerably less fertile than the alluvial soils in the plains, and are characterized by decomposed volcanic rock that tends to produce bolder, more complex wines. The rigorous selection of clones placed only in their most beneficial position and the consequent reduction of clusters per vine, result in the creation of grapes of Garganega variety with unique characteristics.
Vinification
Maturation lasted 6 months in stainless steel tanks.
