| Grape: |
Corvina 50%, Corvinone 30%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5% |
| Vineyard: |
Tommasi Viticoltori |
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Origin:
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Veneto, Italy |
| ABV%: |
15% |
| Colour: |
Deep ruby red |
| Aromas: |
Intense and clean scents of very ripe cherry, black cherry, wild berries followed by fresh and slightly spicy tones. |
| Flavours: |
Dry and soft at the same time, enveloping and of great balance thanks to the excellent balance between acidity and tannins. The whole tasting is embellished with a very pleasant tannic texture, which fades towards a finish of excellent persistence, with light hints of red fruit. |
The Tommasi family’s Classic wine par excellence. Its elegance and structure, roundedness and complexity make this wine truly unique.
The Vineyard
From the prestigious La Groletta and Conca d’Oro crus, in the hilly Valpolicella Classica zone.
La Groletta Vineyard
La Groletta Vineyard has always stood as a symbol of the Valpolicella Classica area. La Groletta grapes are the extraordinary result of the meeting of two great personalities: the hill of La Grola and the Valpolicella’s indigenous varieties. The excellent exposure of the vineyard, which enjoy the sun’s warm rays and the cool breezes that come from nearby Lake Garda, allows the grapes to produce their very best.
The wines from La Groletta are notable for their bold structure. It is usually quite direct, frank and masculine, and well-suited to ageing in bottle. These soils are ideal for the activation of typical aromatic aromas, where the strength of the fruit and darker spice prevail.
Conca d’Oro Vineyard
Soil with a high fossil content indicate the presence of active limestone, which is thought to contribute to wine quality. This vineyard is therefore considered to be very prestigious. The presence of limestone in soil plays an essential role in enriching the fragrance, finesse and elegance of wines, helping to bring out distinctly floral aromas. It can also enhance flavours on the palate, helping the wine to maintain a sense of crisp and crunchy fruit. The wines from this vineyard tend to be long-lived and can improve significantly with ageing. They also offer great structure and complexity.
Winemaking Techniques
Manual harvest and selection of the grapes, followed by drying for about 3 months in a well-ventilated loft. Fermentation in stainless steel for 25 days at 25°-30°C. 3 years’ maturation in 35 and 65 hl Slavonian oak casks.
Serving Suggestions
Its elegance and structure make it perfect with game, red meats or mature cheeses. It is also an ideal accompaniment for lengthy conversations.
