At a glance

Producer

Tommasi Viticoltori

Region

Veneto, Italy

Grape variety

Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Off-Dry

Typical price

$55-$75 USD

Tasting profile

Intense dark cherry, plum, dried fig and raisins, chocolate, sweet spice, notes of tobacco and leather. Rich, dense, tannic finish with underlying freshness.

Evolution: After 5-8 years: dried fruit, tobacco, cocoa, balsamic complexity, velvet-like tannin. Gaining earth, mushroom, and savory elements.

At peak: At maturity (8-15 years): fully integrated, tertiary notes of leather, cacao, prune, spices; smooth, persistent, harmonious.

Structure

Acidity

Medium

Tannins

High, but polished

Alcohol

High (15-16% ABV typical)

Aging potential

Excellent; 15-20 years under ideal storage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2036

Optimal window

2026 to 2042

Current status

Very young, suitable for long-term aging

Current condition

Structured, powerful, primary fruit and oak; will evolve greater complexity with cellaring

Amarone's power and structure require aging for tannin integration and complexity. 2020 will reward patient cellaring, with optimal expression around 2028-2036, gracefully holding thereafter.

Food pairing

Rich braised meats (osso buco, short ribs), aged hard cheeses (Parmigiano-Reggiano), wild game, mushroom risotto, dark chocolate desserts. Avoid delicate dishes – Amarone's intensity demands robust flavors.

Serving

Serving temperature

17-18°C / 63-65°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — Decanting softens tannins, opens aromas, and integrates youthful structure – essential for young Amarone.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Tommasi employs integrated pest management (IPM), reduces synthetic chemical inputs, and promotes biodiversity in vineyards. Use of lightweight glass bottles to minimize packaging impact and ongoing conversion of several vineyards to sustainable practices.

Tommasi Viticoltori is a leader in Valpolicella in responsible farming, but not fully organic or biodynamic. SQNPI guarantees reduced agrochemical use, and their adoption of IPM and select renewable energy in operations is positive. Amarone's production method increases energy use, slightly lowering the sustainability score. Strong focus on local ecosystem health, but not yet certified to highest global standards.