On 22-Mar-2005, "Luk" > wrote:

> > I'm looking for some advice on Italian Amarone - Tommasi 2001 to be
> > precise. Any reviews or other Amarone recommendations?
>
> Although this is not a bible, the "Gambero Rosso" guide does not rate very
>
> high the basic version. A bit better the "Ca' Florian" cru, even if at
> probably at a much higher price.


I would tend to agree with Luk's comments. The basic Tomassi to me has
always been good, if not overwhelming. I would liken the basic Tomassi
Amarone to a nice Ripasso style; in other words, it's too light to be a
decent Amarone. The last time I had a Tomassi (97 vintage) I commented that
it was a bit thin, not showing the characteristic raisiny style that defines
Amarone.

For roughly $10 more (in AL anyway), the Allegrini has always been a better
choice. Not sure what the current vintage is, but I believe it's 1999.

Cheers,
Gary