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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Tommasi 'Le Rosse' Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
| SKU | 18592 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Valpolicella |
| Type | White |
| Varietal | Pinot Grigio |
| Listing | |
| Case Config. | 12x750ml |
| Available In | BC AB SK MB |
Colour
Straw yellow.
Aroma
Clean and fresh, with hints of tropical fruit.
Flavour
Medium-bodied with intense flavour and a crisp finish.
Food Pairing
Excellent with light appetizers, soups and fish.
More Info
The Tommasi family has planted a vineyard composed entirely of Pinot Grigio grapes in the heart of its newest fields in the Valpolicella Classico region. Called "Le Rosse," its vines are closely planted and severely pruned, resulting in an extremely low yield of concentrated grapes that produce wines of intense richness.
Wine Enthusiast, Oct/2023
2022 -
"White flowers and fresh lemon zest open the nose of this light and refreshing Pinot Grigio. Subtle hints of fresh herbs and white flowers waft out of the glass with time. The light and crisp palate shows green apple mixed with lemon blossom and lemon leaf on the gentle finish."
James Nevison, The Province, July/2024
2022 -
"Tommasi’s Le Rosse PG provides freshness alongside a softer, rounder style. Bright aromatics of citrus and honeysuckle lead into a mid-weight stance in a white that is both food-friendly and approachable before an easy, balanced finish."
Daenna Van Mulligen, Winescores.ca, Jul/2024
2022 -
"Classic, dry, zesty. A classic and well-known Pinot Grigio, the Tommasi offers up mineral notes underscored by, yellow apples and green almond, lively lemon, starfruit and beeswax aromas. It's dry and mouthwatering, crisp and citrus dominated. A straightforward white, perfect for fish, spaghetti tossed in EVOO, appetizers, soft-medium cheeses and white meats."
Wine & Spirits Magazine, Jan/2023
2021 -
"Zippy lemony acidity highlights flavors of tangy apple and pear tinged with an almond skin bitterness. The finish is clean and zesty with lingering white-pepper notes."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Mar/2023
2021 -
"Lime zest complicates sweet spice and white flowers as the 2021 Pinot Grigio Le Rosse opens in the glass. This washes across the palate with soft textures and ripe orchard fruits. Candied citrus hints combine with saline minerals adding lovely contrasts through the finish."
Wine Enthusiast, Apr/2023
2021 -
"This easy-drinking Pinot Grigio opens with a fresh bouquet of flowers, green apples and wet stone. The palate is crisp and refreshing, with a touch of lemon zest on the finish."
Daenna Van Mulligen, Winescores.ca, Nov/2023
2021 -
"A classic Pinot Grigio, the Tommasi delivers restrained aromas of lemon oil and beeswax, apples and straw, wet stone, green almond and a hint of walnut shell. In the mouth it is dry and racy with tart lemon and crunchy tree fruit flavours layered with green papaya and almond. Slick in texture it has a zesty finish. A wine for fish, spaghetti tossed in EVOO, appetizers, soft-medium cheeses and white meats."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Jan/2022
2020 -
"The 2020 Pinot Grigio Le Rosse is a jovial and fruit-focused expression, with sweet florals and crushed yellow apples forming its bouquet. It greets the palate with a burst of inner sweetness contrasted by a spritz of lime and energizing acidity. This tapers off with persistence, yet it remains juicy throughout."
Daenna Van Mulligen, Winescores.ca, Jun/2022
2020 -
"A classic Pinot Grigio, the Tommasi delivers restrained aromas of lemon oil and beeswax, pear butter, wet stone, green almond and a hint of walnut shell. In the mouth it is dry with tart lemon and crunchy star fruit flavours layered with green papaya. Slick in texture it has a brazen zesty finish."
Wine Enthusiast, Oct/2020
2019 -
"This simple white has a shy nose offering whiffs of spring flowers and white stone fruit. It's bright and informal, offering suggestions of green apple and citrus alongside brisk acidity."
Gismondi on Wine, Nov/2020
2019 -
"2019 continues the Tommasi reset of its grigio, starting with a screwcap closure. There has been a 180 change in direction here since the cork was dropped, leaving mineral, clean, bright white wine from front to back that will attack your palate with fresh pear and lees and a light dusting of honey. Ready to drink. Any west coast shellfish dish will work here."
James Suckling, Dec/2020
2019 -
"A fresh, easy white with sliced-apple and lemon aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied with a lovely center palate and a fruity finish. Drink now. Screw cap."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Jul/2019
2018 -
"Pale straw color. Aromas of lime, pear, and flowers. Simple and soft, with similar flavors to the aromas. In a rather easygoing style that could use more shape and thrust."
Wine Enthusiast, Aug/2019
2018 -
"This informal white has subdued aromas evoking yellow apple and green melon. The aromas carry on to the extremely simple light-bodied palate."
Gismondi on Wine, Oct/2019
2018 -
"This wine has had a massive makeover beginning with a screwcap that really changes the direction of this grigio, Fresh, mineral, clean and bright from front to back, it attacks the palate with vim and vigour, fresh pear and lees, and a dusting of honey. Ready to drink. Bring on the seafood; good value too."
Natalie MacLean, May/2019
2017 -
"Bright and mouth-watering Pinot Grigio with orange blossom and ripe melon aromas on the nose. Juicy with vibrant acidity on the palate. Pour with green salads and a seafood Alfredo."
James Suckling, Nov/2018
2017 -
Wine Spectator, Web only 2019
2017 -
David Lawrason, Wine Align, May/2019
2017 -
"This is a quite fulsome pinot grigio, a bit richer and riper than many from Italy, and leaning toward Alsatian pinot gris styling. The nose fairly generous with ripe yellow pear/peach fruit, dried wild flower/hay notes and a touch almond. It is medium weight, fleshy yet braced by good acidity and a touch of CO2 spritz. The length is very good, with a squeeze of lemon on the finish. Tasted April 2019"
Michael Godel, Wine Align, May/2019
2017 -
"Very straightforward as per expectation from pinot grigio yet strikes with a keen sense of place credited by a playful moniker Le Rosse, the redheads. The energy here is quite playful as well so there is a better sense of pulse and awakening than many in the ilk are usually want to give. Nice wine here from the family Tommasi that offers right and proper value. Drink 2019-2020. Tasted May 2019."
Natalie MacLean, Oct/2017
2016 -
Best Value "A vibrant Italian white wine with mouth-wakening notes of melon and citrus. Tommasi is one of the most respected wine producers in the Veneto region. Pair this refreshing white wine with seafood and shellfish."
Wine Spectator, Online Only 2017
2016 -
Daenna Van Mulligen, Winescores.ca, Nov/2016
2015 -
"Pretty, slick, juicy. Pretty aromas of fresh yellow apple slices, Bosc pear, honey and wildflowers led to a juicy palate of lemon, crunchy orchard fruits and marzipan. It has attractive weight and great concentration overall, the finish is long and slick. A wine for fish, appetizers, soft-medium cheeses and white meats."
Wine Spectator, Sep/2016
2015 -
"Light-bodied and juicy, with a crowd-pleasing mix of ripe melon, white peach, grated ginger and honeysuckle notes. Drink now through 2018. 18,000 cases made."
Natalie Maclean, Nov/2015
2014 -
Best Value "A vibrant Italian white wine with mouth-watering notes of melon and citrus. Tommasi is one of the most respected producers in the Veneto region. Pair this refreshing white wine with seafood and shellfish."