Tommasi Rafael Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOCG 2022
(Veneto, Italy) - [VM 92] [JS 91]

About Tommasi:
Tommasi has proudly presided over Italy’s Veneto region for over 120 years, with wines that are both renowned for their superior quality and consistently regarded as reference points for their respective appellations. As one of the single most influential producers in Italy, the winery is committed to sustainable practices and continues to craft each wine from 100% estate-owned vineyards.

About this Wine:
This Valpolicella comes from the historical Tommasi family vineyard, Rafaèl. Perfectly situated on one of the region’s most famous hills, Monte Masua, it produces what may be the best grapes for the production of Valpolicella Classico Superiore.

Tasting Note
A bright ruby red in color, its refined and intense nose reveals both floral and fruity tones, with ripe cherries to the fore. It is graceful and silky on the palate, winning you over with its tasty, supple and persistently fresh fruit and light, elegant style.

Serving Suggetions
Very versatile: it is excellent with pasta dishes with rich sauces, roasts and white meats, or moderately aged cheeses. Try it also with spicy Oriental dishes and full-flavored fish soups.

Grapes
Corvina 60%, Rondinella 25% e Molinara 15%

Vinification and Maturation
Maceration for 12 days, with temperature-controlled fermentation at 25°-30°C. Maturation for 15 months in 65 hl Slavonian oak casks.

Alcohol
12,5% by vol.

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2022 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Rafaèl wafts up with an inviting bouquet of fresh violets and lavender, giving way to blood orange and tart cherries. Cool-toned in feel, it has silky textures and polished red berry fruits that sweep across the palate, leaving a subtle mineral inflection toward the close. A saline sensation leaves the mouth watering for more as a slight tinge of citrus maintains freshness." - Eric Guido (Sep 2025)

91 Points - James Suckling:
"A restrained wine with black pepper, spice, red cherry and herb aromas. Light- to medium-bodied, it shows a leafy touch to the flavors, with firm, chalky tannins and a juicy aftertaste. Drink now." (Feb 2025)