Tommasi Valpolicella Ripasso (75cl, 13.5%)

Tommasi Valpolicella Ripasso is an Italian red wine from the Valpolicella Classica zone in Veneto, produced using the traditional ripasso technique of a secondary fermentation over Amarone pomace. It is made primarily from Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, and is aged in oak, a mix of large Slavonian and smaller French barrels, for approximately 12 to 18 months. The aroma has dark cherry, ripe plum, dried fig, tobacco leaf, a subtle chocolate undertone, vanilla and warm baking spice. The palate is smooth and fruit-forward, with black cherry and raisin, dried herbs, cinnamon and cocoa, ripe tannins and restrained sweetness. The finish is medium-long and velvety, with espresso, dried cherry and black pepper.