Tommasi is historically and today a standard bearer of the Amarone appellation, and one of the most important quality producers in the Veneto. The family-run estate was founded in 1902 by Giacomo Tommasi in the village of Pedemonte, which lies in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico region. The family owns 260 acres in Valpolicella Classico, making them the single largest land owners in the area. Over the years they have expanded their holdings in other areas of Italy, and have after many years been able to secure an estate in an outstanding area of Montalcino.
This offers ripe dark-skinned berry, chopped herb, baking spice aromas wrapped in balsamic savor. On the palate, chewy tannins weave through wild cherry, black raspberry, cinnamon and star anise flavors. Drink 2018?2024.