Tommasi

Veneto, Italy

Tommasi has proudly presided over Italy’s Veneto region for over 120 years, with wines that are both renowned for their superior quality and consistently regarded as reference points for their respective appellations. Established in 1902, the Tommasi estate was a driving force behind the development of the wine industry in the Veneto and continues to work tirelessly to promote the unique characteristics of the region’s grape varieties.

Tommasi is now run by the fourth generation of the family — six siblings and cousins currently share responsibilities at the winery. Giancarlo Tommasi is the principal winemaker, and studied winemaking at the University of Udine in Friuli. Strict in his philosophy to respect the integrity of the terroir and the traditional ways of winemaking in the Veneto, he upholds a classic approach to all wines, favoring elegance and balance while paying homage to the winemaking traditions of his ancestors.

As one of the single most influential producers in Italy, Tommasi has gradually expanded its holdings to include some of the most prized vineyard sites in the Valpolicella Classico DOC, and, most recently, the Lugana DOC, all the while committing to sustainable practices and continuing to craft each wine from 100% estate-owned vineyards.

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Wines

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Tommasi's traditional approach to Amarone favors elegance and balance, with deep fruit complemented by spicy, earthy flavors. The grapes come from the family’s choicest plots in the Valpolicella Classica region. Through its commitment to quality and tradition, Tommasi has established itself as one of the principal ambassadors of Amarone in the world.

Ripasso Valpolicella

Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC

This wine is made by refermenting the juice from the Valpolicella on the warm Amarone grape skins, in the typical “Ripasso” method, which imparts a rich character and personality to the wine. The grapes for the Ripasso Valpolicella are sourced from three of most prestigious Tommasi vineyards: Conca d’Oro, La Groletta and De Buris.

Lugana Le Fornaci

Lugana DOC

Le Fornaci hails from Lugana, a trendy, growing appellation on the southern shores of Lake Garda. Tommasi has long owned an estate in the village of San Martino della Battaglia, where they produce elegant white wines made from the indigenous and largely unknown Turbiana grape.

Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore

This Valpolicella comes from the historical Tommasi family vineyard, Rafaèl. Perfectly situated on one of the region’s most famous hills, Monte Masua, it produces what may be the best grapes for the production of Valpolicella Classico Superiore.

Le Rosse Pinot Grigio

DOC delle Venezie

This Valpolicella Pinot Grigio can be described as sitting between the richer, more concentrated Pinot Grigio from Friuli to the north, and racier styles from the Veneto at large. The nose is spicy with hints of tropical fruit, the flavors clean and crisp, and the body round and soft with a crisp finish.

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca’ Florian

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG

Ca' Florian is the feather in the cap of the Tommasi family's production in Valpolicella. Amarone Riserva “Ca ‘Florian” is made with selected grapes from one of the oldest vineyards owned by the Tommasi family. The grapes come from vines with an average age of 30 years.

De Buris Amarone Riserva

Amarone della Valpolicella DOC

De Buris is a timeless wine and a new classic. It is the culmination of the talent, passion, patience, and discipline of the Tommasi family in making Amarone, and an homage to the Valpolicella region and its great winemaking potential.

Filodora Prosecco DOC

Prosecco DOC

Tommasi Filodora represents the best of Prosecco: coming from Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, the most prestigious areas of the Prosecco appellation, this fresh sparkling wine is the perfect sparkler for any occasion. The wine has been part of the Tommasi portfolio since 2012, when the winery celebrated its 110th anniversary; it was important to the family to begin producing wine in the area that their home region of the Veneto is perhaps best known for.

Le Prunee Merlot

delle Venezie IGT

This easy drinking red is a pure expression of Merlot from Northeast Italy with mineral tones as well as flavors of plump cherry, blackberry jam and almond. Le Prunee is a single-vineyard Merlot grown at the Prunea estate in the Sant’Ambrogio valley of Valpolicella Classica.

Le Volpare Soave Classico

Soave Classico DOC

This 100% single-vineyard Garganega is a perfect representation of the Veneto's defining white wine. Though a pure pleasure to drink on its own, the wine's moderate acidity, elegant perfume and high concentration of aromatic compounds makes it a versatile paring wine as well.

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Reviews

    Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015 (92 JS)

    - "Extremely attractive aromas of dried fruit, prunes and sweet almonds follow through to a medium to full body, soft, juicy fruit and a flavorful finish. Shows depth and beauty on the finish. Balanced and lovely now."

    Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella 2017 (90 DE)

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    Highly Recommended 

    "A breadth of cherries, cooked plums and prunes, off set by the charm of Indian spice and an oaky, tannic core." 

    Tommasi Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2017 (93 JS)

    - "Dried redcurrants and strawberries meet fragrant tea leaves and mooncake character. Medium body with a beautiful sweet-and-sour character and a tangy finish with a touch of dried fruit."

    Tommasi De Buris Amarone Riserva 2008 (94 W&S)

    - "Introduced this year, De Buris Riserva is the culmination of a project that began in 2000 when Tommasi acquired 4.5 acres in La Groletta, a vineyard at the top of La Grola hill, and purchased Villa De Buris, a 14th-century estate that will become the family’s headquarters. The 2008 De Buris aged in large Slavonian casks for seven years, developing notes of mushroom, dried leaves and savory spices that complement the flavors of dried plum and fig. It’s a lithe, elegant Amarone that would partner well with aged sirloin."

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People

Pierangelo Tommasi

Pierangelo Tommasi is the Executive Director of Tommasi Family Estates. He is one of nine members of the current fourth generation of this historic winemaking family, six of whom run the wine business and two of whom run hospitality. Pierangelo inherited a passion for wine from his father and uncles, who from the time he was a small child took him through the vineyards driving the tractor and to harvest grapes.

As soon as he finished his studies, Pierangelo went to work full-time at the estate. He started his training as a warehouse worker, working his way up in the company to his current position overseeing exports and marketing. Today he is one of the family’s key members, also guiding the business strategy and development of the Tommasi brands. Pierangelo is married with two small children and a pampered golden Labrador; he indulges in his passion, soccer, as both a player and a fan.

Trade Materials

Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015 Tech Sheet

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Tommasi has proudly presided over Italy’s Veneto region for over 120 years, with wines that are both renowned for their superior quality and consistently regarded as reference points for their…

Tommasi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2019 Tech Sheet

Spec Sheet | PDF

Tommasi has proudly presided over Italy’s Veneto region for over 120 years, with wines that are both renowned for their superior quality and consistently regarded as reference points for their…

Videos

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    Tommasi Family Estates Video

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