Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tommasi
Label Name:
 
Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Valpolicella Classico (Veneto)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella, 5% Corvinone
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92/100 (2021 vintage); Falstaff 91/100 (2021); frequently awarded high scores in trade reviews and listed by major wine guides

Tasting Note
Intense ruby with black cherry, raisin and black pepper aromas; medium-full palate of sweet red cherry, dried fruit, cocoa and savory herb notes, with soft, silky tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Braised beef, roasted lamb, steak, aged Pecorino or Parmigiano; rich pasta ragù, mushroom risotto; Asian: Chinese-style braised beef, Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, umami-rich stir-fried mushrooms and soy-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel, then refermented on Amarone pomace (Ripasso method); aged ~18 months in large Slavonian oak casks (65 hl).

Vineyard Info
Tommasi family estate, founded 1902 in Pedemonte (Valpolicella Classico); family-run, estate-grown fruit and sustainable practices; notable regional producer.