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Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2017 Wine Review

Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2017

Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2017

Veneto, Italy

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2019-2028

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Tommasi

Agent: Univins and Spirits Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

From Tommassi, a medium-bodied vibrant Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot red wine blend made in a similar method as Amarone wines. When wine grapes are harvested, they are air-dried, thereby concentrating the flavours prior to fermentation. Lush and spicy with dried fruit, dark cherry, savoury herb and nutty flavours rich on the palate.

Food pairings: gourmet burgers, lamburgers, prime rib, lasagne, sausage.

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This Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2017 was reviewed on April 24, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Graticcio Appassionato 2017 is a juicy, medium-plus-bodied Corvina, Merlot, Rondinella red wine blend from the Veneto wine region. Deep, intense red in the glass, fragrant with rich cherry, ripe plum, sweet spice savoury herb flavours finishing long on the palate. "Graticcio" is the term for the traditional bamboo racks used for air-drying grapes, a technique that concentrates the flavours in the grapes. The 40-hectare family estate with a long winemaking history, is a family affair overseen by Dario Tommasi. His brothers Sergio, Ezio and Franco. Enjoy this rich and savoury red with Mediterranean vegetable casseroles, and aged cheeses. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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