Tommasi - Ripasso Valpolicella 2019
- Producer Tommasi Wine
- Country Italy
- Region Veneto
- Appellation Valpolicella
- UPC 087675059847
James Suckling
93pt
Wine
This wine is made by refermenting the juice from the Valpolicella on the warm Amarone grape skins, in the typical “Ripasso” method. This process imparts a rich character and personality to the wine. Made up of 70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella and 5% Corvinone, the Ripasso has a nose that recalls spicy black pepper and raisin, while the palate is intense and spicy, with lots of sweet red cherry flavors.
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 that
extends north-west of Verona. The family
owns 234 acres in Valpolicella Classico,
making them the single largest land owners
in the area. Over the years they have
steadily expanded their holdings in other
areas of the Veneto, and now own a total
of 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.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red, the Ripasso has a nose that recalls spicy black pepper and raisin, while the palate is intense and spicy, with lots of sweet red cherry flavors. A blend of 70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella and 5% Corvinone this is a great pairing for braised meats, steaks, mushrooms and aged cheeses.
Vineyard
The grapes are sourced from three of most prestigious vineyards in Valpolicella Classico owned by the Tommasi family: Conca d'Oro, La Groletta and De Buris.
Vinification
This wine is vinified in stainless steel for about 9 days, then passed through the warm Amarone grape skins, in the typical “Ripasso" method, for about 12 days. This process, only employed in particular years, imparts a rich character and personality to the wine. The wine is aged for 18 months in
Slavonian oak barrels of 65 hl.