At a glance

Producer

Tommasi

Region

Veneto, Italy

Grape variety

Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Off-Dry

Typical price

$65-$90 USD

Tasting profile

Intense black cherry, ripe plum, dried figs and dates, chocolate, coffee, violet, baking spice, and tobacco. Firm tannins and sweet spice on a bold palate.

Evolution: Fruit will mellow, tertiary notes of leather, truffle, dried rose, and mellow spice will emerge. Silky texture with age.

At peak: Complex, harmonious, with integrated tannins, seductive dried fruit and spice notes, and secondary flavors of cigar box and balsamic.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-plus; refreshes palate and supports ageability

Tannins

High, grippy but polished

Alcohol

Typically 15-16% ABV

Aging potential

15-20 years; classic for Amarone Classico from a quality estate.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2045

Optimal window

2025 to 2048

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Structured, opulent, with primary dark fruit and drying tannins; air or cellar time recommended.

Tommasi's Amarone Classico is crafted for longevity—robust fruit, notable extract, and structure mean it reveals nuance after 5-8 years, peaking as tannins soften and tertiary aromas develop. Its power and balance allow sustained evolution for up to two decades.

Food pairing

Hearty braised meats (osso buco, venison), duck breast, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, wild mushroom risotto, blue cheese, and dark chocolate desserts.

Serving

Serving temperature

17-18°C / 63-65°F

Decant

Yes (2-3 hours) — Young Amarone shows best with substantial aeration to soften alcohol and reveal layered aromatics.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Integrated pest management; biological control; water-saving vineyard irrigation; low-impact packaging; investment in biodiversity and soil health; solar power on estate; active viticultural research.

Tommasi demonstrates meaningful but not absolute sustainability measures. They embrace modern, certified sustainable practices (via Equalitas), foster biodiversity, use solar energy, and focus on eco-friendly packaging. Some parcels are Biodiversity Friend® certified, though the entire estate is not certified organic or biodynamic. Their investments in water management and responsible energy use are commendable. The carbon footprint is moderate due to global export, but their environmental transparency, certifications, and stewardship regimen warrant a strong, above-average sustainability score.