Tommasi Amarone Classico DOCG

Classic, elegant, and endlessly expressive, Tommasi Amarone Classico DOCG embodies the heritage and craftsmanship of Valpolicella. Crafted by one of Italy’s most respected winemaking families, it is a benchmark Amarone defined by poise, power, and perfect balance.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Deep ruby in colour, this Amarone opens with aromas of steeped cherries, fig cake and espresso, layered with thyme, pomegranate and spice. The palate is rich and velvety, showing dark fruit and cocoa with well-structured tannins and a lingering, spiced finish of remarkable persistence.

Key Details

• Winery: Tommasi
• Grapes: Corvina 50%, Corvinone 30%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%
• Region: Valpolicella, Italy
• Vintage: 2018
• Alcohol: 15%
• Volume: 750 ml
• Other: Appassimento method; naturally air-dried grapes; traditional pergola-trained vines

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded in 1902, Tommasi Viticoltori is a fourth-generation family winery revered for its traditional Amarone. Grapes are hand-harvested and dried on bamboo racks in airy lofts, concentrating flavour before slow fermentation and long oak ageing. The result is a timeless wine that captures the beauty and balance of Valpolicella’s limestone-rich terroir.

Special Features

This Amarone is crafted from grapes grown on hillside terraces using the historic pergola Veronese system. The meticulous appassimento process and maturation in Slavonian oak yield a wine of impressive depth and elegance — one that is powerful yet never overwhelming, ideal for refined occasions and gifting.

Recognition & Accolades

Widely recognised as a benchmark Amarone, this wine has earned acclaim from international critics and publications.

• 94/100 Points – James Suckling (2018 vintage)
• 94/100 Points – Vinous (2018 vintage)
• 92/100 Points – I Vini Di Veronelli (2018 vintage)
• 92/100 Points – xtraWine (2018 vintage)
• 92/100 Points – Wine & Spirits (2018 vintage)
• 91/100 Points – Falstaff (2018 vintage)
• 90/100 Points – Wine Enthusiast (2018 vintage)

These accolades confirm Tommasi’s standing as a guardian of Amarone’s heritage and quality.

Food Pairings

Sumptuous and full-bodied, this Amarone pairs beautifully with slow-braised beef, game or venison stews, where its dark fruit and spice echo the savoury depth of the dish. Its refined tannins and lingering warmth also make it sublime with mature cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Vecchio. A wine to savour slowly, perfect for long, fireside evenings.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

An icon of Italian winemaking, Tommasi Amarone Classico DOCG is a distinguished gift and a collector’s treasure — a wine that celebrates family tradition, craftsmanship, and enduring elegance.

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