Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tommasi
Label Name:
 
Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Valpolicella Classico, Veneto
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Corvina Veronese (70%), Rondinella (25%), Corvinone (5%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Scores: Vinous 93, James Suckling 92, Wine Spectator 90, Falstaff 91, Gismondi 90. Sources: Vinous/retail summaries and critic reviews

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; ripe red cherry, plum and spicy black pepper with tobacco, cocoa and subtle raisin notes. Silky texture, balanced acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: braised beef, osso buco, grilled steak, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu pork, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan pork, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel (≈9 days) then refermented on Amarone pomace (Ripasso) for ~12–13 days; aged ~18 months in Slavonian oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Tommasi Family Estates (founded 1902). Grapes from Conca d’Oro, La Groletta and De Buris vineyards in Valpolicella Classica.