Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021

Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021 is a deeply concentrated, opulent, and refined Italian red wine that represents the hallmark flagship style of this historic family estate. Sourced from the prestigious La Groletta and Conca d'Oro crus in the hilly Valpolicella Classica zone, this wine is crafted using the ancient appassimento method, where hand-harvested grapes are naturally dried for approximately three months in a well-ventilated loft to concentrate sugars, acids, and flavors. In the glass, it exhibits an intense, deep ruby red color. The highly expressive nose opens with a fragrant and complex bouquet of ripe black cherries, wild berries, and dried plums, seamlessly interwoven with elegant nuances of dark chocolate, espresso bean, fresh tobacco, and light baking spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, velvety, and beautifully balanced, showing remarkable fluid coherence. A powerful core of dark forest fruits and plum jelly is effortlessly supported by a tight structure of fine-grained, ripe tannins and a lifting line of fresh natural acidity that prevents any jammy heaviness. Following three years of maturation in large Slavonian oak casks, it culminates in a long, warming, and persistent finish showing savory dried fruit and subtle earthy undertones.

Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with braised beef short ribs, wild boar ragù, slow-cooked venison stew, osso buco, and mature cheeses like aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

93 Points - James Suckling

Overt and fruity with assertive raspberries, bay leaves and roasted black peppercorns. The full-bodied, supple palate is warming, showing crisp acidity and tight yet ripe tannins. A bit sticky in the finish. Drinkable now but best from 2028.