Simply staying in Verona…
Tommasi Family “Wine tour of Italy” experience is an in-depth tour designed for wine enthusiasts who wish to discover not only the Valpolicella Classica and the roots of Tommasi, but also the other territories where the family left their heart and made a dream come true.
It starts from Oltrepò Pavese, the area dedicated to sparkling wines based on Pinot Noir and then descends to Tuscany, passing through the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino and the vast and fascinating Maremma. You then follow itineraries to the south a few steps from the sea of Manduria in Puglia, arriving at the foot of the Vulture volcano in Basilicata. The wine journey ends at home, in Valpolicella Classica with the elegant Amarone.
This is followed by lunch at Borgo Antico Restaurant (10 minutes from theCellar) with a traditional menu, 4 courses paired with local Classics.
LOCATION: VENETO
– TOMMASI Family Estates Pedemonte (Verona)
– BORGO ANTICO Restaurant
– Wines from 5 regions
“Club of 90’s” WINES of the EXPERIENCE :
Caseo 470 Pinot Nero James Suckling 91 pts.
Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo Toscana IGT James Suckling 91 pts.
Surani Dyonisos Primitivo di Manduria Riserva James Suckling 90 pts.
Casisano Brunello di Montalcino James Suckling 94 pts.
Paternoster Don Anselmo Aglianico del Vulture Robert Parker 95 pts.
Tommasi Ca’ Florian Amarone Riserva DECANTER 94 pts.
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A wine “tour of Italy”, from North to South, simply sitting in Verona, following the enthusiasm and passion of the Tommasi family.
- Caseo 470 Pinot Nero Metodo Classico Region: Lombardy
James Suckling 91 pts. - Surani Dyonisos
Primitivo di Manduria Riserva
Region: Puglia
James Suckling 90 pts.
Wine Enthusiast 91 pts. – Vinous 90 pts. - Casisano Brunello di Montalcino
Region: Tuscany
James Suckling 94 pts.
Wine Spectator 94 pts.
Falstaff 94 pts.
Decanter 93 pts.
Robert Parker 91 pts.
- Paternoster Don Anselmo
Aglianico del Vulture
Region: Basilicata
Robert Parker 95 pts.
Wine & Spirits 94 pts.
James Suckling 93 pts. - Tommasi Ca’ Florian Amarone Riserva
Region: Veneto
Decanter 94 pts.
James Suckling 93 pts.
Meininger 92 pts.
Wine Spectator TOP100 2014 n.31, 92 pts.
Tommasi Sangiovese-Cabernet
Sauvignon Toscana Poggio al Tufo
ROMPICOLLO 2011
Presents a whiff of blackberry, bacon and ink, followed by dark berry, black pepper and spice notes. Rich and supple, with ample structure for support and a long, fruit-, spice and mineral-filled aftertaste. Sangiovese andCabernet Sauvignon.
Best from 2015 through 2022. —BS
“Wine tour of Italy” experience is followed by lunch at Borgo Antico Restaurant (10 minutes from the Cellar) with a traditional full menu, 4 courses paired with local Classics. WINE SPECTATOR 2021 AWARD The prestigious magazine has published the Restaurant Wine List Awards 2021.
They rewards the facilities which offer the best wine card, suitable with the cooking and rich in informations. The Borgo Antico Restaurant has received the eminent “Best Award of Excellence 2021”, award created to give special recognition to restaurants that clearly exceed the requirements of the Award of Excellence.
NOTE:
IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience
lasts about 6 (six) hours and STARTS at 10.00 a.m.
Number of People: Max 8 (eight)
Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people.
ON REQUEST:
– FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc.
– PRO Photographer/videomaker
– Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.