In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1995 — First Ca' Florian single-vineyard Amarone release
Facts
- Producer
- Tommasi Viticoltori
- 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.