Tommasi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Rafael 750 ML

Ruby red. Ripe notes of cherries, fresh red flowers, beetroot, paprika and a hint of vanilla on the nose with a balsamic finish. Soft and slightly spicy on the palate. Soft tannins, persistent and juicy finish.\n \n Producer Information\n Tommasi Viticoltori is one of the largest wine producers in the Veneto region, best known for its Amarone della Valpolicella Classico wines. It was founded in 1902 and is now run by multiple members of the fourth generation of the family. The company is based in Piedmont, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone. It owns vineyards in some of the top sites such as La Groletta, Conca d'Oro and Ca'Florian, where it grows grapes for Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Ripasso, Recioto and Amarone wines. Elsewhere in the Veneto region, Bardolino wines are made at Tenuta Fossa Granara in Lago di Garda, and Lugana wines at Tenute San Martino. Tenute Le Volpare is the company's Soave estate on the prestigious Monte Foscarino. Tomassi also owns estates outside the Veneto: in Lombardy it owns the Oltrepò Pavese Tenura Caseo; in Tuscany the Montalcino estate Casisano (formerly Casisano Colombaio, purchased in 2015) and Poggio al Tufo in Maremma; and in Masseria, Puglia, Masseria Surani in Manduria, Puglia.