Vineyard Rafael
 

   
 
 
   
VALPOLICELLA
CLASSICO
SUPERIORE DOC

RAFAEL
2005

 

 



    







The TOMMASI family vineyard, "RAFAEL" which is perfectly situated in the most prestigious hills of the region, produces what may be the best grapes for the production of "Valpolicella Classico Superiore". The combination of careful attention to the cultivation of this ancient vineyard, rigorous selection of grapes and their meticulous vinification, all contribute to the creation of this extraordinary wine in understandably limited quantities.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   
   
   
PRODUCING AREA The Single Vineyard "Rafael", a hillside vineyard blessed by mother nature by a magnificent landscape and its perfect suitability for grapes.
 
VINES Corvina Veronese 65%
Rondinella 30%
Molinara 5%
ALCOHOL CONTENT 12,5 % by vol.
BARREL AGING 18 months in Sloavian Oak barrels of 65 hectoliters
COLOR Intense ruby red
FRAGRANCE Rich spicy black pepper nose with a hint of truffle
TASTE Fairly intense, spicy, sweet cherry flavours.
 
RECOMMENDED TO ACCOMPANY White and red meat, fresh and aged cheeses
SERVING TEMPERATURE 17°-18° C.
VINTAGE CLASSIFICATION 2005: **** Very Good