Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 10 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried cherry, chocolate, tobacco, cedar, black cherry, dried herbs

Palate: dried plum, espresso, cedar, dried fig, dark chocolate, iron minerality

Ca' Florian is Tommasi's single-vineyard flagship Amarone from the old Ca' Florian hillside in the Classico zone, showing dense, chocolatey concentration with elegant tannin structure and long mineral finish.

What it pairs with

  • Brasato al Amarone con polenta
    The canonical Veronese pairing; Ca' Florian's chocolate-plum notes are ideal in the braise.
  • Rack of lamb with rosemary
    Firm tannins and dried herbs echo the rosemary crust; the wine's acidity balances lamb fat.

How to serve Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ca' Florian

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Brasato al Amarone con polenta, Rack of lamb with rosemary. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Ca' Florian was created by Tommasi to express the specific character of their old Ca' Florian hillside vineyard in the Classico zone; a step up in concentration and ageing potential from the estate's standard Amarone Classico, released in small quantities.

  1. 1995: First Ca' Florian single-vineyard Amarone release

Facts

Producer
Tommasi Viticoltori · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (60%), Corvinone (30%), Rondinella (10%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 4 years in large Slavonian oak casks (2500L)
ABV
16.0%
Price
€130-200 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ca' Florian

What does Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ca' Florian taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, chocolate, tobacco, cedar, black cherry. On the palate, dried plum, espresso, cedar, dried fig, dark chocolate. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Ca' Florian is Tommasi's single-vineyard flagship Amarone from the old Ca' Florian hillside in the Classico zone, showing dense, chocolatey concentration with elegant tannin structure and long mineral finish.

When should I drink Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ca' Florian?

Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ca' Florian?

Brasato al Amarone con polenta is the canonical pairing; Rack of lamb with rosemary is the other strong match. The canonical Veronese pairing; Ca' Florian's chocolate-plum notes are ideal in the braise.

What grapes are in Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ca' Florian?

The blend is Corvina (60%), Corvinone (30%), Rondinella (10%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

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