2020 Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 750ml 15% Italy Red Wine

Description

One of the more frequent questions we’re asked is, “How do I justify opening a bottle of Amarone when we can barely drink one glass?” 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. Every vintage offers nuances that develop over time, which is why we suggest that serious enophiles invest in more than one bottle. The more disciplined collector can enjoy the reward of a memorable vertical tasting, in a few years or decades. We take a traditional approach to our Amarone which favors elegance and balance. Spicy, earthy, and moka undertones complement a persistent bouquet of succulent black cherries, prunes and dried fruits. The grapes come from two of the choicest plots in the Valpolicella Classica region.

Vintage

2019

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

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.

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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