Recioto
- Production area: Veneto, Valpolicella, Vigolo hill.
- Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, Molinara, Oseleta.
- Denomination: Recioto D.O.C.G.
- Harvest: end-September, manual selection of the best bunches -Vinification: Naturally dried for 4 months in the drying facility where the grapes lose 40-45% of their original weight. Fermentation & in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks with natural yeasts. The fermentation required around 30 days and 3 times each day we make a gentle breaking up of the marc with air to extract much as possible from the skins; same production method for the drying of the grapes, however, ferments differently in that the process is interrupted before all the sugar turns into alcohol.
- Aging: the wine has a 12 month aging in french oak barrels.
- Color: very deep ruby red.
- Nose: spicy, flaky and warm aroma, notes of cherry and dried fruit, subtle hints of spices and vanilla.
- Taste: Round, full and velvety on the palate. It’s the sweet version of Amarone, it shares the A very concentrated wine.
- Food Pairings: Traditionally this wine has been enjoyed with dry desserts, such as shortbread, cantucci (dry almond cookies), sbrisolona (a local crumb cake), however it also pairs well with dark chocolate soft cakes. Try it with strawberries and tropical fruits as well. Thanks to its outstanding roundness, it perfectly enhances some cheeses, especially a mild Gorgonzola.
- Alcohol Content: 15% by vol.
- Serving temperature: 64-68 °F, open 1 hour before consuming.
| Producer | Fratelli Vogadori |
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