In the glass
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
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Beef stew with rosemary and garlic
The wine's firm tannins and dried herb notes integrate perfectly with long-simmered beef. -
Monte Veronese d'Allevo aged cheese
Local Verona mountain cheese brings salt and fat to balance the wine's concentration.
How to serve Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
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. 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.
- 1952 — Tommasi begins Amarone production from San Pietro in Cariano vineyards
- 2000 — Fourth-generation Giancarlo Tommasi takes over winemaking
Facts
- Producer
- Tommasi Viticoltori
- 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.