2013 Tommasi, Rafaèl, Valpolicella, Italy

Credit: Gil Kulers

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Credit: Gil Kulers

Gil Kulers is a sommelier and maitre d’ for an Atlanta country club. You can reach him at  gil.kulers@winekulers. com .

  •   2013 Tommasi, Rafaèl, Valpolicella, Italy   
  • $20
  • Two Thumbs Way Up
  • Bright, almost pungent aromas of red cherries, raspberries and a subtle note of cocoa powder. Flavors follow the aromas with dried strawberries and tart acidity reminiscent of a green apple and a long milk chocolate-like finish. Note: Wines are rated on a scale ranging up from Thumbs Down, One Thumb Mostly Up, One Thumb Up, Two Thumbs Up, Two Thumbs Way Up and Golden Thumb Award. Prices are suggested retail prices as provided by the winery, one of its agents, a local distributor or retailer.