Tommasi Valpolicella Classico Superiore Rafael 750 ml
Country: Italy /
Region: Veneto /
Style: Wine /
Size: 750 ml /
Vintage: 2020 /
Sku: 12528
Decanter95 Points
James Suckling92 Points
Suggested Food Pairing:
Barbeque
Beef
Game
Lamb
Reviews
Decanter95 Points
James Suckling92 Points
DC Decanter: 95 Points
This fourth-generation family estate founded in 1902 now owns 105ha in the Valpolicella Classico zone. The grapes for Rafaèl – Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara – are grown in the 6ha, pergola-trained single vineyard on Monte Masua hill which was the first to be bought by the company. Maturation is in 65hl Slavonian oak casks for a total of 15 months. Michael Garner: Fragrant, peppery nose of hedgerow fruits and aromatic herbs. Balanced palate with a clean, dry, lightly peppery finish. Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW: Fresh red berries with herbal notes, zesty acidity and good fruit concentration. Nice typicity and finish. Michaela Morris: Vanilla with sweet wood spice, clove and cinnamon. Palate shows some firmness, but nicely framing the concentrated, polished fruit.
JS James Suckling: 92 Points
Hint of coffee candy to the baked cherries, dried strawberries and chili chocolate. Quite juicy and round, with a positive sweet-sour character to the berry and plummy fruit. Medium to full body with firm but fine tannins and a medium-long finish. Very drinkable but will hold, too.