Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2020 Wine Review

Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2020

Italy

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2023-2028

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine

Winery: Tommasi

Agent: Univins and Spirits Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Tommasi's Graticcio Appassionato 2020 is excellent value under $19. Produced from Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot wine grapes made in a similar method as Amarone wines. "Graticcio" is the term for the traditional bamboo racks used for air-drying grapes after the harvest. Tommasi partially dries the grapes for this wine and partially ages the wine in oak casks. This method enhances the body and concentrates the flavours in the wine with this example showing dark cherry, ripe plum, savoury herb, chocolate and subtle spicy flavours on the palate.

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This Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2020 was reviewed on December 2, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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$17.95
770 bottles

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Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Bright and fresh blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot, with grapes dried on racks to concentrate flavours. Aromas of black cherry, dried herbs, sous bois, and a hint of mocha. Medium bodied with bright acidity and light tannins. Fruit flavours are bright and concentrated on the palate with more red cherry and dried strawberry hints. A hint of mocha on the finish. Enjoy with rack of lamb.

Tommasi's Graticcio Appassionato 2020 is excellent value under $17. Produced from Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot wine grapes made in a similar fashion as Amarone wines which enhances the wine's aromas and flavours as well as giving richness and body to the wine. Look for ripe black cherry, dried herbs, sous bois, and a hint of mocha on this medium-bodied, juicy red with bright acidity and rounded tannins. - Community Wine Reviews

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Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2020 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 90/100

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