Volpare
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, vegetable risotto, and light poultry dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Tommasi family estate, established in Veneto in 1902, Volpare takes its name from the local dialect for foxes (volpi) that once roamed the sun-drenched volcanic hillsides of the Soave Classico zone. This single-vineyard expression is crafted entirely from Garganega grapes grown in basalt-rich, volcanic soils. To preserve the pristine purity of the fruit, the wine is fermented and aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The result is a classic Soave that beautifully reflects its terroir, showcasing delicate aromas of white flowers, chamomile, and pear, underpinned by a distinct mineral backbone and a characteristic almond finish.
🍾 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.