Tommasi
Amarone della Valpolicella Il Sestante 2022
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara |
| Aging | Aged for 3 years in 35 hl Slavonian oak casks. |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Type: Structured and enveloping dry red, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2022
- Varietal composition: 70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara
- Aromas and taste: hints of cherry and plum, velvety tannins, long and persistent finish
- Production method: drying of the grapes for 3–5 months, fermentation in steel between 25 and 30°C
- Ageing: 3 years in Slavonian oak, 15% vol, 93 James Suckling points
Description
What kind of wine it is
Amarone della Valpolicella Il Sestante by Tommasi is a Venetian red wine with a full-bodied and well-structured character. It is created from a careful blend of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara, grapes that provide the glass with an intense and clean profile. The meticulous production process results in an enveloping sip, masterfully supported by soft tannins that invite a tasting. On the nose and palate, hints of ripe cherry and plum clearly emerge, enriched by delicate floral and ethereal nuances that lead towards a pleasantly long and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This red wine comes to life in Pedemonte, in the Valpolicella territory. The hilly area offers a suited microclimate that ensures the ideal ripening of the grapes, an essential element for defining the wine's typical fruity expression. In these lands, Tommasi operates by carefully enhancing the unique characteristics of the local landscape. The interaction between soil and climate proves decisive in giving the glass a clean, structured sensory profile with a marked ageing potential over time.
How it is produced
To produce Amarone della Valpolicella Il Sestante, the grapes undergo a slow drying process in drying rooms for about three to five months, a step that naturally concentrates their aromas and structure. Subsequently, the must ferments in temperature-controlled steel tanks. The wine then matures for three years in large Slavonian oak barrels, an ageing process aimed at harmonising the fruity intensity and the tannic texture. The result is a full-bodied and persistent sip, the perfect ally to accompany rich dishes such as stews, braised meats, game and very mature cheeses.
History and interesting facts
An authentic expression of Venetian tradition, Il Sestante originates from the prestigious Pedemonte vineyards, cultivated by the Tommasi family since 1902. Under the guidance of oenologist Giancarlo Tommasi, the classic Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes undergo a meticulous air-drying process in drying rooms to concentrate their aromas. This 2022 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is aged for three years in large Slavonian oak casks, evolving into a wine of majestic structural complexity, awarded 93 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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2022
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1902
- Oenologist: Giancarlo Tommasi
- Bottles produced: 4.500.000
- Hectares: 262
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| Name | Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Il Sestante 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Tommasi |
| Story | History and interesting facts An authentic expression of Venetian tradition, Il Sestante originates from the prestigious Pedemonte vineyards, cultivated by the Tommasi family since 1902. Under the guidance of oenologist Giancarlo Tommasi, the classic Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes undergo a meticulous air-drying process in drying rooms to concentrate their aromas. This 2022 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is aged for three years in large Slavonian oak casks, evolving into a wine of majestic structural complexity, awarded 93 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Pedemonte, Valpolicella (Verona) |
| Fermentation temperature | 25–30°C |
| Fermentation | 20–25 days |
| Production technique | Drying of the grapes in drying rooms for approximately 3-5 months. |
| Wine making | Drying of the grapes in the drying room for approximately 3-5 months; fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 20-25 days at a controlled temperature of 25-30°C; ageing for 3 years in 35 hl Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Aging | Aged for 3 years in 35 hl Slavonian oak casks. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |