Chiaretto
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Best enjoyed young and vibrant, typically within 1 to 2 years of the vintage release, when its floral aromatics and crisp berry flavors are at their peak.
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Fresh Caprese salad with buffalo mozzarella, grilled lake trout with herbs, and light seafood risotto.
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Crafted by the historic Tommasi family, pioneers in the Veneto region since 1902, this Chiaretto is a vibrant celebration of the shores of Lake Garda. The wine is born from the morainic hills of the Bardolino DOC, where glacial soils and a mild sub-Mediterranean microclimate shape the native Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. The term 'Chiaretto' derives from 'chiaro' (pale), paying homage to a traditional style popularized in the late 19th century by Senator Pompeo Molmenti, who brought refined rosé winemaking techniques to the region. Tommasi utilizes a brief maceration on the skins to coax out a delicate, blossom-pink hue and bright red-berry aromas, followed by cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its pristine, mineral-driven freshness.
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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.