Verona, Italy
Tommasi is a family viticultural company founded in 1902. The estate is run by the 4th generation of the family, nine members working together in complete harmony, each with his well defined area of responsibility. It is situated in Pedemonte, in the heart of Valpolicella Classico region, a small piece of land in the North – West of Verona, between the plains and Lessini mountains and near Garda lake
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Don Anselmo Aglianico del Vulture
| SKU | 201886 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Aglianico |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 3x1500ml |
| Available In | BC |
Colour
Deep ruby red.
Aroma
Floral red cherry and raspberry aromas mixed with Asian spices and tar.
Flavour
Rich, dense and multilayered, offering suave flavours of red cherry and sweet spices, all brought nicely into focus by harmonious acidity.
Food Pairing
Red meat, particularly lamb, but this also makes a perfect conversation wine.
More Info
Dedicated to the memory of the founding grandfather, this wine represents the symbol, the history, the roots and the continuity of the family and the vulture territory. The vineyards are small and very old, on the territory of barile, located at 600m. above sea level, with naturally low yields (35-40 q/ha).
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Mar/2024
2018 -
"Crushed black cherries, steeped plums and cloves come together with a dusting of cocoa and brown spice as the 2018 Aglianico del Vulture Superiore Don Anselmo wafts up from the glass. It’s soft and supple with velvety textures. Masses of mocha-tinged black fruits meet complicating saline minerals and hints of blood orange. It finishes long and staining with sweet tannins and notes of dark chocolate that rest under an air of violet inner florals."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Feb/2020
2015 -
"Medium red-ruby. A knockout nose showcases aromas of redberries, flint, earth, leather and wild herbs. Then silky in the mouth, with a crushed-stone minerality providing structure to the ripe raspberry, licorice and earth flavors. Juicy, sappy and edge-free, this dense, multilayered wine boasts an extremely long, refined finish."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Nov/2018
2013 -
"The top shelf wine in the Paternoster portfolio is the 2013 Aglianico del Vulture Don Anselmo. This very attractive and elegant vintage reveals a beautiful bouquet with extremely chiseled and focused fruit. The cool growing season results in bright aromas of dark berry, spice, licorice and campfire ash. There is a tangy element, too, with grilled herb and rosemary essence. This full-bodied wine is robust and amply structured at the back. This vintage is superior to 2015 in terms of linearity and sharpness. The 2016 vintage should enjoy an exceptionally long period of bottle evolution and aging."
Wine Spectator, Sept/2018
2013 -
"Harmonious and medium- to full-bodied, with a fresh tang of smoky minerality underscoring the crushed mulberry and black raspberry fruit flavors. Subtle accents of Earl Grey tea and licorice linger on the firm, focused finish. Drink now through 2028. 50 cases imported."