{"product_id":"tommasi-valpolicella-ripasso-classico-superiore-2023","title":"Tommasi Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTommasi Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore\u003c\/strong\u003e is a red wine with a full and complex profile. Made from a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eCorvina\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rondinella and Corvinone, it displays a ruby colour with garnet highlights. Thanks to the ripasso technique, which involves a second fermentation on the Amarone grape skins, it gains body and depth of flavour. Its remarkable intensity is balanced by a lively freshness, making it easy to drink and leading to a persistent finish, marked by elegant spicy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Veneto, in the historic Valpolicella area. The grapes are grown in the \u003cstrong\u003eConca d’Oro\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyards, La Groletta and De Buris, areas that impart a strong territorial identity. The unique characteristics of the soils promote an excellent \u003cstrong\u003ebalance between the fruity component and balsamic hints\u003c\/strong\u003e. This natural synergy results in a smooth sip right through to the persistent finish, an authentic expression of its place of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the initial vinification, the process involves a second fermentation on the Amarone grape skins, followed by twelve months of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This period in wood refines a layered aromatic profile, characterised by notes of dried violets, sour cherry jam, cedarwood, tobacco, \u003cstrong\u003eblack pepper and sweet spices\u003c\/strong\u003e, all fused in a balsamic background. On the palate it is fresh and delicately savoury. This red pairs ideally with \u003cstrong\u003ered meats\u003c\/strong\u003e, pork, veal, rich sauces and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1902, the historic Venetian winery Tommasi produces this prestigious red from grapes grown in the Conca d’Oro, La Groletta and De Buris vineyards. Under the guidance of oenologist Giancarlo Tommasi, this label enhances tradition through the \u003cstrong\u003eRipasso Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, refermenting the wine on the Amarone pomace to give it body and complexity. The twelve-month ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eSlavonian oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e refines its elegant balance, resulting in a long-lived wine, capable of evolving for a decade and awarded \u003cstrong\u003e90 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tommasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772058648747,"sku":"62572","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/tommasi-valpolicella-ripasso-classico-superiore-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}