Screw Dad...
Keep these for Yourself!
Seriously. You're not gonna want to share once you have this gift in your hands. Sure, your Dad would be the first one to break out his corkscrew and cheese board, but that was an entire generation ago. We're all about us now. He'll be happy with a gift certificate to get a hot shave at the barber down the street... keep the FranksWine AMARONE 12pk Sampler Case right where it belongs: with you.
I picked the good stuff for this one... if you're gonna be selfish you may as well make it worth it. My favorite Amarone producer is Bertani, but they've gotten so damn expensive that I've had to search elsewhere in the Veneto. Second in line is undoubtedly Tommasi... actually when you factor in that their pricing is 30% less, Tommasi easily bumps up to numero uno.
By now you probably know that FranksWine has teamed up with the iconic Philadelphia cheese purveyor DiBruno Bros. A natural complement to this week's sampler case is a pair of cheeses from the Veneto: Asiago & Piave. I have them here on North Union Street along with 21 other cheese selections... and charcuterie, crostini, spreads and flatbreads!
Here's another great add-on to the FranksWine AMARONE 12pk Sampler Case... it's a just-released book from DiBruno Bros: House of Cheese ~ A Guide to Wedges, Recipes & Pairings. Peek behind South Philly's oldest cheese counter for a lively guide to pairing cheese with everything from beer and wine to olives and charcuterie. The store's resident cheese blogger, Tenaya Darlington, brings to life 170 of the worlds greatest artisan cheeses, drawing on stories and knowledge from Di Bruno Bros third-generation owner, Emilio Mignucci.
Meet & Greet & Taste with Tenaya and Emilio here at FranksWine on Friday, July 12th for a Wine & Cheese Tasting... and Book Signing! RSVP here.
Di Bruno Bros House of Cheese is available at FranksWine for $24.99... Order it here and we'll FedEx it to you or your Dad, FREE shipping!
Brian Growney will be in the shop Saturday from 11am to 3pm
pouring the Tommasi lineup:
Valpolicella, Appassimento, Ripasso and Amarone!
We'll have them open on Father's Day with the Asiago & Piave
on the cheeseboard... bring Dad in for a taste!
FranksWine AMARONE 12pack Sampler Case!
You Get 3 Bottles of Each Wine for Only $249.99!!
You Save $94.89... That's 28% Off!!!
Tommasi 2011 Valpolicella Classico
Regularly Priced at $19.99
$14.49 with 12-pack Sampler Case Purchase!
This is a classic Valpolicella blend of 60% Corvina, 25% Rondinella and 15% Molinara from Tommasi's single vineyard Rafael. The blend is barrel aged in Slavonian Oak for 15 months which lends to it's bouquet of sweet cherry, dried spices and leather notes. Those same characteristics follow through on the intense palate with cherry playing the lead role.
The TOMMASI family vineyard, RAFAÈL which is perfectly situated in the most prestigious hills of the region, produces what may be the best grapes for the production of "Valpolicella Classico Superiore". The combination of careful attention to the cultivation of this ancient vineyard, rigorous selection of grapes and their meticulous vinification, all contribute to the creation of this extraordinary wine in understandably limited quantities... only 987 cases produced.
FranksWine AMARONE 12pack Sampler Case!
You Get 3 Bottles of Each Wine for Only $249.99!!
You Save $94.89... That's 28% Off!!!
Tommasi 2010 Arele Appassimento
Regularly Priced at $24.99
$17.99 with 12-pack Sampler Case Purchase!
This wine is produced from 40% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 20% Oseleta and 15% Merlot. A portion of the grapes is partially dried prior to being gently pressed then aged in Slavonia oak casks for 12 months. The deep ruby color releases an intense bouquet of crushed black raspberry, black cherry, plum compote, dried herbs and mulling spices. This is a full-bodied, juicy, spicy red with a creamy palate and long refined finish.
What sets this apart from the Rafael is that this one is produced by using the ancient "Appassimento" method with selected grapes from the Tommasi hillside vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico area. Appassimento means drying process. "Arele" is the local name of the traditional wooden trays where a part of the grapes are laid down and partially dried prior to being gently pressed.
FranksWine AMARONE 12pack Sampler Case!
You Get 3 Bottles of Each Wine for Only $249.99!!
You Save $94.89... That's 28% Off!!!
Tommasi 2010 Ripasso Valpolicella
Regularly Priced at $29.99
$21.49 with 12-pack Sampler Case Purchase!
70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella and 5% Corvinone make up the blend for this wine. After fermentation it is refermented on the Amarone grape skins with the method "Ripasso" then aged 18 months in Slavonian oak. The intense ruby red hue releases a spicy black pepper nose with a hint of raisins. On the palate it's full-bodied with great depth of spice and balanced sweet cherry flavors.
The grapes for this wine come from TOMMASI's prized vineyards: Conca d'Oro, La Groletta and the De Buris. "Ripasso" is the unique result of refermenting TOMMASI Valpolicella Classico Superiore on the warm grape skins from which TOMMASI Amarone has been fermented. This process, used only in rare vintage years, imparts the richness of character and personality of a great wine to an already superior wine.
FranksWine AMARONE 12pack Sampler Case!
You Get 3 Bottles of Each Wine for Only $249.99!!
You Save $94.89... That's 28% Off!!!
Tommasi 2009 Amarone Classico (375ml)
Regularly Priced at $39.99
$28.79 with 12-pack Sampler Case Purchase!
A beautiful blend of 50% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 15% Corvinone, and 5% Molinara from the hillside vineyards in the historical Valpolicella Classico region. The grapes are dried for 5 months before being gently pressed and then spends 36 months in Slavonian oak. The ruby red color is densely opaque. It is warm and ripe on the nose with great intensity and refinement... even with it's 15%+ alcohol. On the palate it is complex, velveted, and full-bodied with lots of cherry notes and spice-laden plum. Ridiculously great wine.
Tommasi is located in Pedemonte village in the heart of Valpolicella Classico region, on a small piece of land in the northwest part of Verona, between the Lessini mountains and their plains near Lake Garda.
From grandfather Giacomo's tiny vineyard, the Tommasi estate has grown steadily over the course of years and today extends over 135 hectares of vineyards blessed by mother nature not only by a magnificent landscape, but more importantly, by its perfect suitability for grapes.
The estate is run by the 4th generation of the Tommasi family, 6 members working together in complete harmony and each with his well defined area of responsibility.
FranksWine AMARONE 12pack Sampler Case!
You Get 3 Bottles of Each Wine for Only $249.99!!
You Save $94.89... That's 28% Off!!!
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