Classico
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and fresh character.
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Classic Italian pasta with tomato-based sauces, roasted poultry or grilled pork, and medium-aged cheeses such as Asiago.
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Founded in 1902 by Pietro Tommasi, the Tommasi estate has been a cornerstone of the Veneto region for over a century. Located in Pedemonte, in the heart of the historic Valpolicella Classico zone, this red wine represents the traditional soul of Veronese winemaking. Crafted primarily from the indigenous Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, it captures the essence of the region's unique clay-limestone soils and mild microclimate influenced by nearby Lake Garda. Unlike its heavier, air-dried siblings, this Classico is celebrated for its bright, fresh, and approachable character. Fermented primarily in stainless steel to preserve its vibrant red cherry aromas and lively acidity, it offers a pure, unadorned expression of the historic Valpolicella terroir that has enchanted drinkers since Roman times, when the region's wines were praised by ancient poets.
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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.