The 2020 Tommasi Amarone is a beautifully balanced expression of Valpolicella Classica—elegant, powerful, and refined. Sourced from the prized La Groletta and Conca d’Oro vineyards, this wine delivers a symphony of ripe black cherry, spice, and earthy depth, wrapped in a soft yet structured mouthfeel. Whether you’re pairing it with hearty fare or just savoring it slowly, this Amarone proves that power and grace can coexist in a glass.

James Suckling | JS 93
Published: Sep 5, 2024

Lots of licorice, bark, pine cones and red peppers. Full- bodied and juicy, with a subtle yet firm tannin structure, delineated fruit and a dry, cedary finish that should expand with some time. It would be wise to wait a few years. Drink or hold.

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The Tommasi family’s Classic wine par excellence. Its elegance and structure, roundedness and complexity make this wine truly unique.

We dare say this is the Amarone that you can open and enjoy at a meal without feeling overwhelmed. Elegant, smooth and never overpowering: these are the hallmark traits of our flagship wine.

One of the more frequent questions we’re asked is, “How do I justify opening a bottle of Amarone when we can barely drink one glass?” We dare say this is the Amarone that you can open and enjoy at a meal without feeling overwhelmed. Elegant, smooth and never overpowering: these are the hallmark traits of our flagship wine. Every vintage offers nuances that develop over time, which is why we suggest that serious enophiles invest in more than one bottle. The more disciplined collector can enjoy the reward of a memorable vertical tasting, in a few years or decades. We take a traditional approach to our Amarone which favors elegance and balance. Spicy, earthy, and moka undertones complement a persistent bouquet of succulent black cherries, prunes and dried fruits. The grapes come from two of the choicest plots in the Valpolicella Classica region.

Tasting Note
Very intense ruby red color, the nose reveals intense and clean scents of very ripe cherry, black cherry, wild berries followed by fresh and slightly spicy tones. In the mouth it is dry and soft at the same time, enveloping and of great balance thanks to the excellent balance between acidity and tannins. The whole tasting is embellished with a very pleasant tannic texture, which fades towards a finish of excellent persistence, with light hints of red fruit.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 15.0%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2020
Oak: 3 years in 35 and 65 hl Slavonian oak casks
Varietals: 50% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta
Vineyards: La Groletta and Conca d'Oro
Harvest: Hand-picked with careful selection
Appassimento: Approximately 3 months in a well-ventilated drying loft
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel for approximately 25 days at 25–30°C
Region: Valpolicella Classica, Veneto, Italy

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 1-2 hours
Food Pairing: Braised beef, roast beef, venison, wild boar, duck, aged cheeses and rich slow-cooked dishes