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  • Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019 750ML

Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019 750ML

95 SGD
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Vintage
2019
Type
Red Wine
Format
750ML
Rating
James Suckling 93
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Description

The quest is for fresher and drier here, as with many contemporary producers. Kirsch, leather, pine and a waft of dried mushroom to tatami straw. This has a mid-weighted feel and is refreshingly savory, yet without, perhaps, the density, sap and prerequisite freshness of top examples. Some oseleta here, serving as a bulwark against the encroaching heat. I'd like to see this in a few more years when my score may come up a notch. Drink or hold.

Character
Body
 
Light Full
Tannin
 
Low High
Acidity
 
Low High
  • Berries
    Flavours may include:
    Blackberry, Raspberry, Strawberry
  • Stone Fruits
    Flavours may include:
    Peach, Apricot, Plum
  • Dried Fruits
    Flavours may include:
    Prune, Fig, Raisin
  • Tea
    Flavours may include:
    Eucalyptus, Mint, Jasmine
  • Nutty
    Flavours may include:
    Almond, Chestnut, Coconut
  • Toast
    Flavours may include:
    Toast, Coffee, Smoke
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Food Pairings

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  • CHEESELADS

    Assorted Cheese Platter

    Gouda's nutty sweetness and creamy texture harmonise with Amarone's rich fruitiness and balanced acidity. Auld Lochnagar's robust, savoury profile pairs well with the wine's depth and complexity, while Comté 36 Months' nutty butteriness is enhanced by Amarone's fruitiness and tannins. Gorgonzola Dolce's creamy tanginess is balanced by the wine's sweetness and acidity, and the espresso-infused cheese complements Amarone's dark fruit and earthy notes, creating a well-rounded and satisfying cheese pairing experience.
    Gouda's nutty sweetness and creamy texture harmonise with Amarone's rich fruitiness and balanced acidity. Auld Lochnagar's robust, savoury profile pairs well with the wine's depth and complexity, while Comté 36 Months' nutty butteriness is enhanced by Amarone's fruitiness and tannins. Gorgonzola Dolce's creamy tanginess is balanced by the wine's sweetness and acidity, and the espresso-infused cheese complements Amarone's dark fruit and earthy notes, creating a well-rounded and satisfying cheese pairing experience.
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  • CIBO ITALIANO

    Spicy Pork Ragu Calzone

    The rich and intense flavours of the spicy pork ragù are well-matched by the full-bodied nature of Amarone, ensuring neither overpowers the other. The wine's natural sweetness balances the spice, and dark fruit flavours complement the savoury pork. Its acidity cuts through the rich cheese and dough, while tannins and complexity enhance the dish’s texture and flavour, creating a balanced and harmonious dining experience.
    The rich and intense flavours of the spicy pork ragù are well-matched by the full-bodied nature of Amarone, ensuring neither overpowers the other. The wine's natural sweetness balances the spice, and dark fruit flavours complement the savoury pork. Its acidity cuts through the rich cheese and dough, while tannins and complexity enhance the dish’s texture and flavour, creating a balanced and harmonious dining experience.
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  • WOOLOOMOOLOO STEAKHOUSE

    Beef Wellington (Australian Grass-Fed Tenderloin with Mushroom Duxelles & Foie Gras)

    The earthy and umami notes from the duxelles, combined with the luxurious richness of the foie gras, are complemented by the tender and flavourful grass-fed beef. The Amarone, with its deep, robust character, rich berry flavours, and velvety tannins, enhances the savoury and succulent aspects of the dish. Its balanced acidity cuts through the richness, while the wine’s complexity and depth mirror the intricate layers of the Wellington, creating a harmonious and elevated dining experience.
    The earthy and umami notes from the duxelles, combined with the luxurious richness of the foie gras, are complemented by the tender and flavourful grass-fed beef. The Amarone, with its deep, robust character, rich berry flavours, and velvety tannins, enhances the savoury and succulent aspects of the dish. Its balanced acidity cuts through the richness, while the wine’s complexity and depth mirror the intricate layers of the Wellington, creating a harmonious and elevated dining experience.
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  • NO MENU RESTAURANT

    Saffron Risotto with Osso Bucco Bone Marrow

    The rich, full-bodied character and balanced acidity of the Amarone perfectly complement the creamy texture and deep flavours of the dish. Its intense notes of dark fruits, dried figs, and spices elevate the saffron's subtle aromatic complexity and enhance the marrow's luxurious mouthfeel. The wine's well-integrated tannins add structure without overpowering the meal, creating a harmonious pairing where the richness and umami of the risotto and marrow are beautifully balanced by the depth and smooth finish of the Amarone.
    The rich, full-bodied character and balanced acidity of the Amarone perfectly complement the creamy texture and deep flavours of the dish. Its intense notes of dark fruits, dried figs, and spices elevate the saffron's subtle aromatic complexity and enhance the marrow's luxurious mouthfeel. The wine's well-integrated tannins add structure without overpowering the meal, creating a harmonious pairing where the richness and umami of the risotto and marrow are beautifully balanced by the depth and smooth finish of the Amarone.
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Drink Guide
Appreciating wine can be enhanced even further if its stored and served correctly.

Wine, for the most part, is a peculiar beverage and everything form the way the bottle is stored, to the way its opened; the way the cork is pulled, the decanter thats used and the glass its served in, can have an immense effect on the outcome.

The sommeliers of PIVENE recommend the following for how to get the best out of this wine;

How to Enjoy

Glassware
Bordeaux
Serving Temperature
16°C to 18°C
Decant Time
Ready to Drink
Decant Type
Not Applicable
Food Pairings
Beef, Cured Meat, Lamb, Poultry, Spicy Food, Vegetarian
Cuisine Recommendations
Chinese, Indian, Italian, Thai

Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019 750ML

95 SGD

Tommasi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019 750ML

95 SGD