Tommasi
-18%
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC - Rafaèl - Tommasi 2022
Format: 75 cl
$18.95
Recommended price: $23.31
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Technical information
Producer
|
Tommasi |
Name
|
Valpolicella Superiore DOC |
Variety
|
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara |
Vintage
|
2022 |
Gradation
|
12.5% |
Format
|
75 cl |
 Aromatic profile |
Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes |
Vinification method
|
Traditional fermentation with maceration |
Region
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Veneto |
Production area
|
Valpolicella |
Country
|
Italy |
Type
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Red wine |
Aging
|
Minimum 1 year |
Type of cask
|
Oak barrels |
 Color |
Ruby red |
Serving temperature
|
16-18°C |
Recommended consumption
|
Within 5 years |
Pairing
|
Red meats, roasts, aged cheeses |
The Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 'Rafaèl' produced by the renowned Tommasi winery elegantly expresses the winemaking tradition of Valpolicella, a wine region that unfolds its magic in the Veronese hinterland. This wine is crafted through a careful selection of the region's native grapes, primarily including Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara.
The vinification of 'Rafaèl' follows the traditional method for Valpolicella Classico Superiore, with a brief fermentation of the grapes followed by a minimum aging of 15 months in large oak barrels, which helps develop the complexity of its bouquet and perfectly integrates the fruit aromas with woody notes.
Visually, the wine presents an intense and captivating ruby-red color. On the nose, 'Rafaèl' offers a wide aromatic spectrum that enchants with scents of cherry, plum, and spices, enriched by a light vein of tobacco and vanilla from the oak wood. On the palate, the wine is robust yet balanced, endowed with good acidity and soft tannins that lead to a persistent and harmonious finish.
This Valpolicella Classico Superiore is ideal for serving with Italian cuisine dishes, such as mushroom risottos or red meats. Its structure and intensity also make it suitable for extended aging, which will allow the wine to evolve and express further nuances of flavor.
The Tommasi winery, a family-owned viniculture business deeply dedicated to excellence and respect for traditions, ensures meticulous attention to every stage of the production process, guaranteeing that each bottle of 'Rafaèl' faithfully represents the terroir and winemaking art of Valpolicella.
The vinification of 'Rafaèl' follows the traditional method for Valpolicella Classico Superiore, with a brief fermentation of the grapes followed by a minimum aging of 15 months in large oak barrels, which helps develop the complexity of its bouquet and perfectly integrates the fruit aromas with woody notes.
Visually, the wine presents an intense and captivating ruby-red color. On the nose, 'Rafaèl' offers a wide aromatic spectrum that enchants with scents of cherry, plum, and spices, enriched by a light vein of tobacco and vanilla from the oak wood. On the palate, the wine is robust yet balanced, endowed with good acidity and soft tannins that lead to a persistent and harmonious finish.
This Valpolicella Classico Superiore is ideal for serving with Italian cuisine dishes, such as mushroom risottos or red meats. Its structure and intensity also make it suitable for extended aging, which will allow the wine to evolve and express further nuances of flavor.
The Tommasi winery, a family-owned viniculture business deeply dedicated to excellence and respect for traditions, ensures meticulous attention to every stage of the production process, guaranteeing that each bottle of 'Rafaèl' faithfully represents the terroir and winemaking art of Valpolicella.
The winery
Tommasi – Winery in Veneto
Discover the story and wines of Tommasi.
Family-owned winery based in Valpolicella Classica (Verona), best known for its Amarone and for a network of estates across several Italian regions.
Region:
Veneto
Country:
Italia
Founded:
1902
Grapes:
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta, Turbiana, Garganega, Trebbiano, Merlot
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico as a reference label, produced from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta.
From the historic Rafaèl vineyard in Valpolicella Classica.
A network of national estates operating under the Tommasi Family Estates banner.
Use of the traditional appassimento method for passito wines.
Investments in hospitality and wine tourism.
Winery history
The Tommasi family has been active in winemaking since 1902, when Giacomo Tommasi purchased the first vineyard in the Valpolicella Classica. Over the 20th and 21st centuries the company evolved into Tommasi Family Estates, acquiring and managing several estates outside Veneto and consolidating its reputation especially through the production of Amarone. Amarone Tommasi is produced according to the traditional appassimento method, and the wine’s historic expression dates back to the late 1950s as a distinctive family product.
Production philosophy
Emphasis on the connection with diverse territories, the enhancement of crus, and respect for traditional practices. The company combines a family-run approach, careful vineyard management and investments in estate and hospitality projects to promote wine tourism and local identity.
Terroir and vineyards
Rooted in Valpolicella Classica, it has vineyards and production also in neighboring areas such as Valpantena and Lugana. Through the Tommasi group, the estate owns properties in other Italian regions, leveraging diverse terroirs for specific wines.
Awards and recognitions
Various recognitions, including awards related to wine tourism and wine-related mentions and awards for labels and estates.
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