As football season hits its stride, Vinepair put together a list of writer Keith Beavers’ favorite wine pairings to enjoy with game day grub, including Tommasi Raphael Valpolicella Classico Superiore.
Beavers suggests reaching for a light red with burgers or pizza. Specifically, recommending to go Italian with the Tommasi option and a “hot, gooey pizza with all the toppings.” Adding that while the name of the wine is “a lot to say,” it is “so damn easy to drink. Give this bottle a chill, and you’ll @me to thank me.” Read the full story HERE
Decanter’s James Button reports on the 2020 harvest in Italy, which unlike the chaotic year the rest of us have been having, looks to be like a successful vintage for many producers. Currently, harvest is underway in many regions with early varieties already in winery and later varieties are nearly ready to be picked.
Button interviewed Marchese Lamberto Frescobaldi of Montalcino’s Tenuta Luce, who exclaimed that “‘It is important to be ready to pick at just the right moment. We started harvesting our Sangiovese on 18 September, but we will wait a few more days for the clusters dedicated to the cru of Luce Brunello. We are very positive: the fruit is healthy and shows great aromatic potential. We fully believe that 2020 will be a beautiful vintage for our Brunello.”
Similarly Button spoke with Tommasi’s Giancarlo Tommasi, whose wineries span Lombardy, Veneto, Puglia and Basilicata: “On 18 August we began the harvest in the Oltrepò Pavese: a splendid day and splendid grapes! We also monitored on a daily basis the final stage of ripening of the Pinot Grigio at our Prunea estate in Vapolicella Classica, the harvest for which began on 26 August […]On the other hand, for the Vermentino at Poggio al Tufo [Tuscany] and for the Fiano at Surani [Puglia], the harvest started in the first week of September. After checking the state of ripeness of the fruit every day, we have been picking the grapes for our Lugana at the Le Fornaci Estate since 14 September.”
For more information on the harvest, Tenuta Luce and the various Tommasi estates, read the full article HERE.
The Winston-Salem Journal highlighted Tommasi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2019 and E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2019 in a roundup of recently reviewed wines to enjoy this summer.
He notes that the Tommasi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio has “lemon aromas and flavors, with a clean, crisp finish.” He adds that the Guigal family’s Côtes du Rhône Blanc has floral, tropical aromas and that it is “fruity, rich and creamy, with peach and peach pit, touch of honey and minerals.” Read the full story HERE
Wine Industry Advisor published a comprehensive release detailing key 2021 highlights from Tommasi Family Estates and listed some of the critically acclaimed wines from the portfolio, including De Buris Amarone della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva 2010 – named as one of Vivino’s Top 100 wines of the year – Le Fornaci Lugana Riserva D.O.C. 2018, Casisano Colombaiolo Brunello D.O.C.G. Riserva 2015 and Paternoster Don Anselmo Aglianico 2016.
Looking ahead to the winemaking family’s 120th anniversary, the Tommasi Family Estates has outlined several objectives for 2022 from both an investment and sustainability perspective. Pierangelo Tommasi adds, “Our 120th anniversary will not only be a milestone we have reached, but also an opportunity to look towards the future with optimism and well-defined projects, as well as clear strategies for relaunching and renewing, consolidating and giving greater structure to our governance.” We encourage you to read the full report that shares key data points as well as specific project details HERE
Forbes contributor Tom Hyland included Tommasi in a roundup of the best Amarone della Valpolicella producers. The story begins with background on this wine, recognized as one of Italy’s most powerful and iconic red wines since its inception in the 1950s.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Tommasi is selected as one of the top ranking wines in the category. With more than 100 years of family history, “Tommasi continues to impress with its harmonious examples of Amarone that are classically styled. The Amarone Classico, which contains fruit from their Conca d’Oro vineyard in Sant’Ambrogio in the western hills of the Valpolicella district, is a beautiful wine that focuses on subtle spice to go along with its stylish fruit; this is an Amarone of grace and charm. The Ca’ Florian Amarone from a vineyard at the Tommasi estate is a riserva that is quite impressive.”
Read the full story HERE
Wine writer Jacqueline Coleman featured the 2019 RRS Chardonnay as Wine of the Week for Wine Guide Miami.
Coleman singles out Gary Farrell Winery for its terroir-driven, fresh not flabby Chardonnay. Director of Winemaking, Theresa Heredia produces show stopping wines from the Russian River Valley AVA. “A more “Burgundian” approach to style sets Theresa apart from much of the heavy-handed winemaking that California can be known for.”
Read the full story HERE
We’re proud to share that Tommasi has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, a globally recognized benchmark for environmental management. This marks a major milestone in the estate’s long-term sustainability journey. Founded in 1902 in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, Tommasi has grown over four generations into one of Italy’s most respected family-owned producers, with a reputation built on estate-grown wines, a commitment to tradition, and a leading role in elevating Veneto on the global stage.
This certification spans the entire production chain, from vineyard to bottle, and reflects a deeply integrated approach to responsible resource use, environmental impact reduction, and continuous improvement. More than a single achievement, it signals Tommasi’s forward-looking vision: strengthening transparency with global partners, aligning with evolving market expectations, and laying the foundation for future sustainability initiatives.
Learn more about the wines, the estates, and the history of Tommasi HERE.
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