Il Sestante Amarone della Valpolicella is a red produced by Tommasi in Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy. Made from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Il Sestante is Tommasi's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico from the Monte Masua vineyard, about 70% Corvina with Rondinella and a little Molinara, dried and then aged around four years in large Slavonian oak casks. Deep ruby, with ripe cherry, plum and raisin, cocoa and spice, full-bodied with soft tannins. Approachable on release and good for well over a decade.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Veneto, Italy
Veneto is a prolific region in northeastern Italy, running from Lake Garda toward Venice, and one of the country's largest producers by volume.
Corvina
Corvina is a red grape from Italy's Veneto region, the leading variety behind the wines of Valpolicella, including its famous dried-grape styles.
Rondinella
Rondinella is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, valued less as a soloist than as a dependable supporting player in the blends of Valpolicella and its powerful cousin Amarone.
Molinara
Molinara is a red grape from the Veneto region of north-east Italy, known chiefly as a supporting player in the wines of the Valpolicella area.
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- Le Prunée — Tommasi, Veneto
- Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore — Tommasi, Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
- Valpolicella — Tommasi, Valpolicella
More red wines from Veneto
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- Altarol — Corte Figaretto, Valpolicella
- Amarone della Valpolicella — Mastia, Amarone della Valpolicella
- Amarone della Valpolicella — Cadis, Amarone della Valpolicella
Frequently asked questions
Where is Il Sestante Amarone della Valpolicella from?
Il Sestante Amarone della Valpolicella is produced by Tommasi in Amarone della Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy.
What grapes are in Il Sestante Amarone della Valpolicella?
Il Sestante Amarone della Valpolicella is a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara.