Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella 2021
Vintage
2021
Region
Veneto
Country
Italy
Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone
ABV
13.5%
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian
Sustainability
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Tommasi
Tommasi is a historic Veneto wine producer founded in 1902 in Pedemonte, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. Known for Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Amarone Riserva and Lugana, Tommasi wine combines traditional appassimento, careful ageing and a focus on elegance. For UK trade professionals looking for wines from the region, the estate offers a complete and trusted Veneto range.
Read MoreViticulture
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore is made from grapes selected in the Conca d’Oro and Tenuta Prunea vineyards, in the rolling hills of the Valpolicella Classica area. The blend is Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone. The wine is produced through the traditional ripasso method, where selected Valpolicella undergoes a second fermentation in contact with Amarone pomace, enriching aroma, body and complexity.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats for around 15 days. The wine then undergoes re-fermentation on Amarone pomace for 12 to 13 days, adding depth, structure and aromatic complexity. Maturation lasts at least 18 months in 65-hectolitre Slavonian oak casks, followed by six months of bottle ageing. This process gives the wine concentration and texture while retaining Valpolicella freshness and balance.
Tasting Note
Deep, bright ruby red in colour. The nose is rich and intensely spicy, with cherry jam, tobacco and black pepper. The palate is full-bodied yet elegant, with ripe fruit, gentle silky tannins and a rounded texture. The Amarone pomace re-fermentation adds depth and complexity without losing freshness. The finish is very long, polished and savoury, with lingering spice and dark cherry notes.
Food Pairing
Pair with boiled, braised or grilled meats, beef stew, roast pork, lamb, mushroom pasta, aged cheeses, charcuterie or classic rich Italian dishes.
