Superiore
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 7 years from the vintage release, when the wine's bright fruit profile and structured elegance are beautifully balanced.
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Hearty pasta dishes with rich meat ragù, roasted poultry or pork loin, and a selection of medium-aged cheeses such as Asiago.
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Hailing from the historic Valpolicella Classico zone in Veneto, Italy, Tommasi's Superiore represents a deep-rooted family legacy dating back to 1902 when Pietro Tommasi founded the estate. This red wine is crafted primarily from the indigenous Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Corvinone grape varieties grown on the sun-drenched, terraced hillsides of Valpolicella, where clay and limestone soils impart a distinct mineral complexity. The 'Superiore' designation signifies a wine of elevated quality, achieved through careful vineyard selection, slightly higher natural alcohol, and patient aging for at least one year in traditional Slavonian oak casks. This method preserves the vibrant red cherry and wild berry aromas while integrating subtle notes of sweet spice and refined tannins, embodying the classic, elegant spirit of Veronese winemaking.
🍾 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.