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
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.
Arele Parziale Appassimento
delle Venezie IGT
Arele is a perfectly balanced example of the appassimento style, with concentrated flavors and full body that nonetheless does not overwhelm, thanks in part to the Tommasi family's use of exclusively Slavonian oak.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More on Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca’ Florian
The International Debut of De Buris Amarone Riserva
October 18, 2018 - Tommasi’s new De Buris Amarone Riserva receives high praise from the world’s top wine publications following a beautiful event in Valpolicella on October 12 celebrating the wine’s international release. To…
The 50 Best Wines of 2019
December 11, 2019 - As many publications reflect on their most memorable bottles of the year, VinePair has released their top 50 for 2019, including the Tommasi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2015 at…
LIVE with Pierangelo Tommasi
April 27, 2020 - We had the pleasure of speaking live with Pierangelo Tommasi, the Executive Director of Tommasi Family Estates. VINTUS’ Michael Gitter spoke with Pierangelo over a virtual shared glass of the…
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 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…
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2015 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
Tommasi Family Estates Video
November 1, 2018 - A video voyage to the Tommasi family's five estates across the Italian peninsula.
Tommasi Viticoltori Video
November 1, 2018 - A journey through Valpolicella - in Verona, to discover the heritage of the Tommasi family and the soul of Amarone by the gestures of the best Italian artisans.
Tommasi Pinot Grigio Le Rosse
May 28, 2020 - Wine educator, speaker and professional sommelier Filippo Bartolotta gives his tasting note on the Tommasi single vineyard Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2019. The wine is "bright, sweet white fruit with…
