Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG – Premium Italian Dessert Wine (50cl)
£39.50
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A Sweet Expression of Valpolicella’s Winemaking Tradition
Experience the rich and velvety sweetness of the Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG 2015, a distinguished dessert wine from Italy’s renowned Veneto region. This wine is crafted using the traditional appassimento method, where grapes are dried to concentrate their sugars, resulting in a luscious and full-bodied wine.
Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Deep garnet red with purple reflections
- Aroma: Aromas of ripe black cherries, dried fruits, and subtle spices
- Palate: Rich and velvety with flavours of dark fruit, chocolate, and a lingering sweetness
Serving Suggestions:
- Temperature: Best served slightly chilled at 14–16°C
- Pairings: Complements dark chocolate, tiramisu, panettone, and blue cheeses
Product Details:
- Volume: 500ml
- Alcohol Content: Approximately 14%
- Region: Veneto, Italy
- Grape Varieties: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
- Vinification: Grapes are dried for several months before fermentation, followed by aging in oak barrels
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What makes Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG a distinctive dessert wine?
Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG is a luscious dessert wine from Valpolicella in the Veneto region, crafted using the traditional appassimento method. This involves drying Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes for several months to concentrate their sugars, producing a rich, velvety wine with deep garnet hues and aromas of ripe black cherries, dried fruits, and delicate spices.
How does Recioto della Valpolicella taste, and what aromas can I expect?
On the nose, expect ripe black cherry, dried fruit, and subtle spice notes. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with velvety flavours of dark fruits and chocolate balanced by a lingering, elegant sweetness that reflects its dessert wine status.
What foods pair well with Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG?
This wine’s richness and sweetness make it an excellent match for classics like dark chocolate, tiramisu, panettone, or blue cheeses. The concentration and smooth texture complement the intensity and creamy textures of these desserts and cheeses beautifully.
Did you know how the appassimento method shapes Recioto della Valpolicella’s identity?
The appassimento technique, central to Valpolicella winemaking, involves drying grapes post-harvest to intensify their sugars and flavours before fermentation. This ancient method not only enriches the wine’s sweetness and body but also connects Recioto to the historical and culinary traditions of Veneto, creating a wine that’s a true expression of its land and heritage.