Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Tommasi 2023

The Valpolicella Ripasso by Tommasi is a label where elegance, balance, and structure coexist in a sublime manner. The elegance and balance of the blend obviously come from Tommasi's know-how, a prominent name in Venetian viticulture known for producing consistently precise and punctual bottles. The good body felt on the palate is due both to the aging period and the winemaking technique, where the must undergoes refermentation on the Amarone pomace to acquire greater character. A product that always makes a great impression: if you are unsure what to bring to a dinner, choose this one!

The Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso originates from a harmonious blend created by the Tommasi winery from various indigenous red grape varieties, specifically Corvina, which makes up 70% of the final blend, along with Rondinella and Corvinone. The harvest, strictly manual, takes place at the end of September, and the must ferments in steel containers for 9 days. It is then refermented on the Amarone pomace for 12-13 days, with daily pump-overs, following the typical production process of Ripasso. It then concludes with the phase of aging, during which the wine remains to refine for 15 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. After bottling, before being released on the market, it remains for another six months to mature in the bottle. 

This Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Tommasi reveals itself to the eye with a ruby red color, characterized by slight garnet reflections at the rim. The nose is very well defined, enveloped in a whirlwind of warm notes ranging from wilted flowers to spices and red fruits, even in jam form. On the palate, it has an excellent body, structured, with a concentrated sip that envelops the palate with a fresh and savory flavor; the tannic component is perfectly integrated. A label with which Tommasi achieves excellent scores in the main Italian and international trade magazines.