Veronese Graticcio Appassimento
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Hearty pasta dishes with rich meat ragù, grilled or roasted red meats, and matured cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic Tommasi family, who have championed the viticultural traditions of the Veneto since 1902, the 'Graticcio' is a beautiful tribute to the region's ancient winemaking heritage. Its name refers to the traditional bamboo racks, or 'graticci', historically used to air-dry grapes. This wine is produced using a partial 'appassimento' method, where a selection of hand-harvested grapes—primarily Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara—are allowed to wither and concentrate their sugars, aromas, and structural elements before fermentation. Grown in the fertile, clay-limestone soils of the Veronese hills, the resulting wine beautifully bridges the gap between fresh, vibrant Valpolicella and the intense complexity of Amarone, offering rich notes of wild cherries, dried plums, and sweet spices.
🍾 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.