Verona, Italy
Tommasi is a family viticultural company founded in 1902. The estate is run by the 4th generation of the family, nine members working together in complete harmony, each with his well defined area of responsibility. It is situated in Pedemonte, in the heart of Valpolicella Classico region, a small piece of land in the North – West of Verona, between the plains and Lessini mountains and near Garda lake
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Graticcio Appassionato
| SKU | 766068 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Blend - Corvina, Rondinella, Merlot |
| Listing | |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | AB |
Colour
Intense, deep ruby red colour.
Aroma
The fragrance is very fruity and rich with cherry notes.
Flavour
The taste is medium body but very intense, spicy with smooth and full of flavours.
Food Pairing
White and red meats, game, fresh and aged cheeses.
More Info
Tommasi viticoltori is located in Pedemonte, a small village in the heart of the 'Valpolicella Classico region, in the northwest part of Verona. From grandfather Giacomo Tommasi's tiny vineyard, the Tommasi estate has grown steadily over the course of years and today it extends over 195 hectares of hillside vineyards blessed by Mother Nature for its perfect suitability for grapes.
This wine is produced with grapes selected from the Venetian regions, a part of which are partially dried before being gently pressed.
Natalie Maclean, May/2021
2018 -
"A medium-bodied, vibrant Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot red wine blend made in a similar method as Amarone wines. Concentrated with spicy dried fruit, dark cherry, ripe plum, savoury herb and nutty flavours rich on the palate. "Graticcio" is the term for the traditional bamboo racks used for air-drying grapes after the harvest; a technique that concentrates the flavours in the grapes."
Natalie Maclean, Aug/2019
2017 -
Best Value "From Tommasi, a medium-bodied vibrant Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot red wine blend made in a similar method as Amarone wines. When wine grapes are harvested, they are air-dried, thereby concentrating the flavours prior to fermentation. Lush and spicy with dried fruit, dark cherry, savoury herb and nutty flavours rich on the palate."
Natalie MacLean, May/2018
2015 -
Best Value "From the Veneto wine region and famed producer Tommassi, Graticcio Appassionato (2014) is a full-bodied and balanced red wine with great acidity and length. "Graticcio" is the local name for the traditional bamboo racks where the grapes for this wine are laid down and dried in the open air after the harvest and before vinification to add body, flavour and depth to the wine. Fleshy ripe sweet black cherries on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Italian red wine. Pair with spicy sausages."
Natalie Maclean, Oct/2016
2014 -
Best Value "Fleshy ripe sweet black cherries on the nose and palate of this full-bodied, smooth Italian red wine. Great price for this quality! Pair with lasagna or sausage. Food pairings: gourmet burgers, lamburgers, prime rib, lasagne, sausage."
Michael Godel, Wine Align, Oct/2016
2014 -
"Graticcio translates to "trellis" and is in fact the local name for the bamboo mats used to dry the grapes for the first stage of the appassimento process. An appassionato is an enthusiast and because this Tommasi appassimento uses grapes from beyond the borders of the Classica Valpolicella region, some fun and enthusiastic imagination is employed in the labelling. It is in fact classic, red fruit and high-toned appassimento styling, with a touch of sweetness and a whole lot of soil, mineral and red citrus fruit tang."