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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.

vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried cherry, tobacco, chocolate, dried herb, cedar, spice

Palate: cherry liqueur, tobacco, cedar, espresso, leather, sweet spice

Tommasi's estate Amarone Classico represents the fourth-generation family's traditional approach: a high proportion of Corvinone adds floral lift to the dried-cherry concentration while three years in large casks develops structure.

What it pairs with

  • Beef stew with rosemary and garlic The wine's firm tannins and dried herb notes integrate perfectly with long-simmered beef.More wines for beef stew →
  • Monte Veronese d'Allevo aged cheese Local Verona mountain cheese brings salt and fat to balance the wine's concentration.More wines for cheese →

With cheese

Monte Veronese Our pick Old d'allevo is the sharpest, most peppery Monte Veronese, a cheese for the end of a meal. Amarone, dry and full-bodied from dried grapes and long ageing, has the weight and alcohol to stand up to it. Serve a small piece.

How to serve Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

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. Beef stew with rosemary and garlic, Monte Veronese d'Allevo aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Tommasi has been producing Amarone since the early years of the commercial appellation. The family's traditional approach with large Slavonian oak casks has remained consistent across four generations in the Classico zone.

  1. 1952Tommasi begins Amarone production from San Pietro in Cariano vineyards
  2. 2000Fourth-generation Giancarlo Tommasi takes over winemaking

Facts

Producer
Tommasi Viticoltori · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (45%), Corvinone (40%), Rondinella (10%), Molinara (5%)
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks
ABV
15.5%
Price
€65-95 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
1952

Frequently asked about Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

What does Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, tobacco, chocolate, dried herb, cedar. On the palate, cherry liqueur, tobacco, cedar, espresso, leather. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Tommasi's estate Amarone Classico represents the fourth-generation family's traditional approach: a high proportion of Corvinone adds floral lift to the dried-cherry concentration while three years in large casks develops structure.

When should I drink Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

Drink 8-25 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?

Beef stew with rosemary and garlic is the canonical pairing; Monte Veronese d'Allevo aged cheese is the other strong match. The wine's firm tannins and dried herb notes integrate perfectly with long-simmered beef.

What grapes are in Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?

The blend is Corvina (45%), Corvinone (40%), Rondinella (10%), Molinara (5%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

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