MARONE A generous, strong and full-bodied wine that has dense layers of concentrated dried fruit, cola, spice & cedar harmoniously overlap and integrate into intensely deep & long-lasting flavors. The texture is plush and velvety with structure to gracefully age for decades. One of the world s most famous wines. US Price $80 James Suckling - 92 Pts 09, 08, 07 Wine Spectator - 91 Pts 08, 92 Pts 07; Wine Enthusiast - 92 Pts 07 Ripasso VALPOLICELLA Initial aromas of cherry and spice; reflects ripe, sweet fruit on the close. Pairs perfectly with roasted red meat, wild game, & aged cheeses. Known as Baby Amarone: intense flavors at a value price. An elegant alternative to the overextracted and exaggerated wines in this category. James Suckling - 90 Pts 11; Wine Spectator - 88 Pts 10 Wine Enthusiast - 88 Pts 10, 09; 89 Pts 08 A perfumed Valpolicella, showing rose petal, pekoe tea and lavender notes accenting the macerated cherry and blueberry flavors, with hints of coffee liqueur. Lacytextured and medium-bodied, with a lightly chewy finish. Drink thru 2018. Wine Spectator - 86 Pts 10, 09 Wine Enthusiast - 89 Pts 10; 88 Pts 09 Valpolicella is a soft and fruity wine that typifies the red wines from the hills north of Verona. Luminous ruby colored and very fresh and fruity, with lots of cherry notes. Fairly intense, sweet cherry flavors. Well-balanced & flavorful. Perfect with pasta, pizza, vegetables, both white and red meats, fresh cheeses yet light enough to be enjoyed by the glass.
This Amarone delivers loads of ripe, jammy fruit expressed as dried plum, prune and candied berry. The wine feels rich and dense on the palate and imparts a touch of sweetness that makes for a perfect support to the softness of the tannins. US Price $85 James Suckling 92 Pts 07; Wine Enthusiast 91 Pts 06 Wine Spectator 89 Pts 06 IL SESTANTE The Tommasi Amarone lineup has shown very impressive results indeed. Il Sestante is a confident, modern expression of Amarone with clean, dark fruit aromas revved up by chocolate, tobacco and clove. There s a touch of fruity sweetness on the close. US Price $85 Wine Enthusiast - 91 Pts 07; 89 Pts 06 Wine Spectator - 89 Pts 06 An excellent white dessert wine produced from dried Garganega grown in the hills above Soave. After five months of drying time, the grapes are fermented, using an ancient process that creates intensely sweet and flavorful dessert wines. The resulting wine is velvety, fruity, and displays bold honeyed-almond flavors. Great with aged cheeses; perfect with semi-sweet pastries. Passito Bianco Recioto della Valpolicella An extraordinary wine made of dried grapes from severely pruned vines high in the Tommasi vineyards. The harvest is limited to 50% of permitted yield to produce exceptional fruit for this Recioto. Intense ruby red. Warm, sweet, intense, with hints of prune; pleasantly sweet; full-bodied and velvety. This is the taste of Valpolicella s hospitality. Wine Enthusiast 89 Pts 09; 88 Pts 08
C R E A R O Beautiful and well-constructed blend of Corvina, Oseleta and Cabernet Franc with generous aromas of spice, and cherry and blackberry. With a hint of forest floor and leather at the back, it imparts a bright, polished feel in the mouth. It is elegant. Pairs well with meats, game, fresh and aged cheeses. Wine Enthusiast 90 Pts 10, 07 Wine Spectator - 85 Pts 06 Wow! A juicy, spicy red, with flavors of crushed black Raspberry, black cherry, plum compote, dried herbs and mulling spices riding a creamy palate. Very accessible, with a long, refined finish. Corvina and Oseleta. Drink now through 2025. Wine Enthusiast 87 Pts 10, 08 Wine Spectator 85 Pts 10; 90 Pts 08 Light straw yellow and bright. Elegant, white and lively foam, with very fine perlage. Very clean and spicy, it has an elegant, floral nose with hints of acacia and wisteria flowers. This is pleasantly intense, dry, easy to drink, with a light almond aftertaste. It is delicious as an aperitif or with light dishes. Wine Enthusiast 86 Pts NV Beautiful straw-yellow color. The nose is very complex and fine, with floral aromas and hints white fruits. The palate is dry and fruity, velvety with hints of apples. This wine is excellent with light appetizers or seafood hors d oeuvres; it is also perfect as a celebratory drink. Elegant Sparkling Wine
Very intense ruby red, deep dark and purple to the core. The nose is a mix of vanilla, pepper, wet slate and nuts, across a palate of dark fruits and forest floor. It has lush texture, fine tannins with a myriad flavors including cherry, blackberries, dark chocolate, pepper, cut grass and pure grape notes. Excellent with red meats, strong cheeses. Wine Enthusiast - 87 Pts 10; 86 Pts 08 James Suckling 87 Pts 10; 90 Pts 07 Veronelli - 90 Pts 07; Wine Spectator - 85 Pts 06 This is golden Vermentino from Maremma. Easy, fresh and simple, this opens with aromas of dried hay, stone fruit and honey, offering a thick, creamy feel on the palate. There s a touch of fruit on the close. Perfect with grilled seafood. Wine Enthusiast 85 Pts 11; 86 Pts 08 Veronelli 86 Pts 08 This opulent red is packed with coffee, black cherry, plum and sweet spice flavors. Though well-structured, this remains vibrant and full of sweet fruit on the finish, with a very long aftertaste. Best from 2014 thru 2023. Only 1,800 cases made. Wine Enthusiast 87 Pts 10; 88 Pts 09 Wine Spectator 87 Pts 10; 91 Pts 08 Veronelli 89 Pts 10 From the Tommasi estate in Maremma, Tuscany comes this big wine. A ripe, fruity red, bursting with cherry and plum flavors, with an herbal undertone. The texture is juicy; it is bright and lightly tannic on the finish. Drink thru 2020. Wine Enthusiast - 87 Pts 10, 09; 86 Pts 08 Wine Spectator - 87 Pts 10; 88 Pts 08 Veronelli - 89 Pts
SOAVE Single-Vineyard Soave! There s a grassy, herbal characteristic here that rides on the heels of peach, citrus and white mineral. Le Volpare is a steady, food-friendly wine that offers excellent pairing attributes for rice salad, chicken, Thai food and grilled vegetables. Wine Enthusiast 87 Pts 11; 86 Pts 10 Wine Spectator - 86 Pts 10 CRISP AND CLEAN A simple expression of Merlot, layers of blackberry, cherry, spice, earth and old leather. Thanks to its excellent acidity, velvety tannins and smooth mouthfeel, it is as easily paired with roast chicken or pork as it is with steak. A very delicious, single vineyard value. Wine Enthusiast 86 Pts 10, 08 Wine Spectator - 85 Pts 06 A single-vineyard wine from the summit of Bardolino. Villa Fontana s exceptional climate and arid glacial soil produce the highest quality grapes. This cherry-scented classic is unbeatable. A superb blend of Corvina Veronese 60%, Rondinella 30%, and Molinara 10%. Super Value. PINOT GRIGIO This may be your new favorite! A light, informal and easy-drinking Pinot Grigio from northeast Italy that provides refreshing experience. You will recognize aromas of citrus, stone fruit and a hint of dried hay at the end. Superb with seafood and poultry but is remarkable on its own. Wine Enthusiast - 86 Pts 11, 10, 09
Classico Valpolicella is a soft and fruity wine that typifies the reds from the hills surrounding Verona. Luminous ruby color and very fresh and fruity, with lots of cherry notes and intense, sweet cherry flavors. Well balanced and flavorful. Perfect with pasta, pizza, vegetables, both white and red meats, fresh cheeses yet light enough to be enjoyed by the glass. Light and food-friendly. The Land of the Cherries name is PERFECT! This wine s bright cherry notes and fresh, fruity taste make it a party favorite and a perfect bridge wine for those who may not generally prefer red wines. This wine is well-balanced and full of flavors. Enjoy with pasta, pizza, white meats, vegetables, and fresh cheese. Delicious. From an old vineyard near northern Italy s Lake Garda comes this beautiful Bardolino. Ruby red wine with a very fruity and fresh fragrance, with lots of cherry notes. The taste is medium-bodied, fruity and smooth with more cherry notes. It pairs well with cold cuts, pasta, white meats and fresh cheeses. Classico From Garganega grapes from an enviable placement on the southwest face of prestigious Mount Foscarino. There is a grassy, herbal characteristic here that rides on the heels of peach, citrus and white mineral. A food-friendly wine that pairs well with chicken, Thai food and grilled vegetables. Truly soft and smooth.
Ramato True Copper-Colored Pinot Grigio! Produced in limited quantities from a single vineyard, Fossa Granara. The color is natural (from extended contact with the skins); the nose, intense and fruity, with hints of pomegranate. The flavor is bright, smooth and fruity. Best with appetizers, soups, white meats and fish. Wine Enthusiast - 87 Pts 10 This is what olive oil should taste like! A hand-picked, coldpressed, and carefully filtered premium oil. This is fruity and green, delicate and sweet (with an aftertaste of almonds). It s an ideal dressing; it brings the best taste from fish, vegetables, and pastas; perfect to use in the preparation of sauces and sweets. Top Truly Top Shelf Olive Oil Doganello IL PITIGLIANO A truly special wine from Tommasi s biodynamic Doganella estate in Maremma. A refreshing and intense moon-yellow blend of Vermentino & Chardonnay with hints of white fruits, citrus and mineral tones. Dry and lively on the palate it is strong and balanced. Very smooth; clean, crisp finish. A fresh & savory BIO white of compelling drinkability. Doganello IL TINTOROSSO Super-Tuscan from Tommasi s tiny biodynamic Doganella estate in Maremma. A deep ruby blend of Sangiovese & Merlot with intense aromas of ripe red berries and violets; very fruity flavors, but with a dry palate and fresh acidity; full-bodied, balanced, harmonious, and LONG finish. Wine Enthusiast 89 Pts 09; 88 Pts 08