Superiore
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Hearty pasta dishes with rich meat ragù, roasted poultry or pork loin, and a selection of medium-aged cheeses such as Asiago.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1902 by Giacomo Battista Tommasi, Tommasi is an esteemed historic wine estate based in Pedemonte in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica zone of Veneto, Italy. Still owned and meticulously managed by the fourth generation of the Tommasi family, the estate has established itself as an international benchmark for authentic Northern Italian viticulture. The winery is renowned for its mastery of traditional regional winemaking techniques, particularly the native appassimento grape-drying method used to craft their powerful, long-lived Amarone della Valpolicella Classico and prestigious single-vineyard bottlings like Ca' Florian and Rafael. Alongside their iconic Valpolicella red wines, Tommasi produces refined Lugana whites, elegant Chiaretto rosés, and characterful dessert wines that celebrate indigenous varietals and historic terroirs.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Corvina (45-95%), Corvinone, Rondinella