Tommasi Valpolicella Classico DOC Rafael 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tommasi
Label Name:
 
Valpolicella Classico DOC Rafael 
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Veneto - Valpolicella Classico
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Corvina 60%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 15%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2022 include Vinous ~91–92, Falstaff 90, James Suckling 90; trade listings commonly show 90–92 point ratings from critics and retailers

Tasting Note
Bright ruby red. Aromas of ripe cherry, red berries, and floral hints with light spice. Silky, fresh palate with soft tannins and persistent cherry and subtle oak spice.

Food Pairing
Western: pasta al ragù, roasted pork or chicken, grilled white meats, aged cheeses (Parmigiano). Asian: spicy Thai red curry, Sichuan dishes (mapo tofu), teriyaki salmon, ramen or rich fish soups.

Production Method
Temperature-controlled fermentation (25–30°C), ~12-day maceration; aged 15 months in large Slavonian oak casks (65 hl).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Tommasi Family Estates (est. 1902). Sourced from the historic Rafaèl vineyard on Monte Masua (Valpolicella Classica); traditional viticulture and Pergola Veronese training.