Le Fornaci Riserva
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Typically at its peak 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, though its structured acidity and lees contact allow it to evolve gracefully for up to a decade.
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Pan-seared lake fish with lemon-herb butter, roasted herb-stuffed chicken, and rich pasta dishes like pumpkin tortelli or seafood risotto.
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Hailing from the southern shores of Lake Garda, Tommasi's 'Le Fornaci' Riserva is a profound expression of the Turbiana grape, also known as Trebbiano di Lugana. The wine's name, meaning 'the kilns,' pays tribute to the ancient Roman brickworks discovered in the area, highlighting the region's dense, mineral-rich clay soils. This unique glacial clay, combined with the mild microclimate of the lake, imparts a remarkable structural depth and saline complexity to the wine. For the Riserva, Tommasi carefully selects the finest estate grapes, fermenting a portion in oak casks and aging the wine on its fine lees for at least 18 months. This meticulous process yields a rich, golden-hued white boasting aromas of ripe stone fruit, citrus zest, honey, and a distinct flinty minerality, balanced by a vibrant, age-worthy acidity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.