Arele Appasimento
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 6 years from the vintage release, when its rich fruit profile and soft tannins are in perfect harmony.
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Slow-braised beef, rich pasta dishes with beef ragu, and aged cheeses such as mature Asiago.
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Tommasi's 'Arele' pays homage to the historic winemaking traditions of Verona, taking its name from the traditional bamboo trays—called 'arele'—historically used to dry grapes for Amarone and Recioto. Crafted by the Tommasi family, who have championed the Veneto region since 1902, this red blend utilizes a partial appassimento method. A portion of the grapes, primarily Corvina Veronese alongside Rondinella, Oseleta, and Merlot, is dried for approximately 30 days to concentrate their sugars, aromas, and structural depth. The wine is then aged in Slavonian oak casks, resulting in a deeply expressive profile rich with notes of dark cherry, plum, and sweet spices, balanced by a velvety texture and vibrant acidity.
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Founded in 1902 by Giacomo Tommasi, Tommasi Viticoltori is a historic family-owned estate located in Pedemonte, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico region of Veneto, Italy. Now managed by the fourth generation of the Tommasi family, the estate has grown from a small vineyard into one of Italy's most respected wine producers, while remaining deeply committed to traditional viticultural practices and the expression of local terroir. The winery is celebrated for its mastery of the appassimento technique, producing world-class Amarone della Valpolicella, such as the single-vineyard Ca' Florian, alongside elegant Valpolicella Classico Superiore Rafael and expressive white wines from Lugana like Fornaci.