Tommasi Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 2020

“A delicious Ripasso that demonstrates less is more when it comes to the use of Amarone pomace and its dried-fruit influence on the style. Tightly wound, detailed and nobly bitter, this mid-weighted and exceptionally savory expression challenges those clumsy examples that resemble ersatz Amarone. Alpine hints, bitter red cherries, licorice root and oranges. Dusty oak tannins compress the seams nicely. Fresh, lithe and ready for the sophisticated table. Textbook. Drink or hold.”

“Dark ruby with brightening on the rim. An inviting nose with roasted coffee beans, oak, and cherry compote. Full-bodied on the palate, with slightly overripe fruit, noticeable tannin and a juicy finish.”

“A bright, medium-bodied red, with floral and spice notes accenting macerated cherry and strawberry fruit flavors. Well-meshed, with light, taut tannins and accents of red licorice, smoke and dried herbs lingering on the finish. Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone. Drink now through 2027. 50,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.”