Tommasi Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2023

Tommasi Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2023 is a rich yet refreshingly vibrant expression of one of Veneto’s most distinctive red wine styles. Made from Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone, it gains extra depth through the traditional Ripasso technique, in which the young Valpolicella is refermented on Amarone grape skins. The result is a generous, layered wine that combines ripe fruit, spice and a lingering balsamic character.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep ruby-red colour with garnet highlights. Its aromatic profile opens with dried violets, sour-cherry preserve and balsamic nuances, followed by notes of cedar, tobacco, black pepper and sweet spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rounded, with supple fruit, lively freshness and delicate spice providing balance. The finish is persistent, elegant and gently savoury, with a refined balsamic lift. Enjoyable now, the 2023 vintage can develop additional complexity over the next several years and has the structure to mature for around a decade when well stored.

Production
The grapes come from Tommasi’s Conca d’Oro, La Groletta and De Buris vineyards in the historic Valpolicella area of Veneto. These sites contribute to the wine’s balance between bright, fruity flavours and more layered balsamic tones. Following the initial vinification, the wine undergoes a second fermentation on Amarone grape skins, the defining step in the Ripasso method. It is then aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels, which helps integrate the wine’s structure while adding subtle cedar, tobacco and sweet-spice notes.

Food & Serving
A versatile and generous red, it is well suited to roast or grilled red meat, pork, veal and dishes served with rich sauces. Its fruit and freshness also make it an excellent match for mature cheeses and hearty Italian cuisine. Serve lightly cool, at approximately 16–18°C. Decanting is not essential, but 30–45 minutes in a decanter can help open the wine’s aromas, particularly when serving a bottle with some bottle age.

Producer
Founded in 1902, Tommasi is one of the best-known historic wine estates in the Veneto and has played an important role in showcasing the character of Valpolicella. Under the guidance of oenologist Giancarlo Tommasi, the estate continues to combine regional traditions with careful, precise winemaking. This Ripasso reflects the family’s commitment to the classic Amarone and Valpolicella methods, and has received 90 points from James Suckling.

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