Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2020

Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2020 is one of the great sweet red wines from Veneto in Northern Italy – and is considered the precursor to Amarone, only with higher residual sweetness instead of completely fermented dryness. The wine is made using the traditional appassimento method, where the grapes are dried for several months, so that the sugar content and aromas are concentrated.

Grapes and style

Typical blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella .

The grapes are dried in fruttai (ventilated attics) until winter, giving raisin-like and intensely sweet aromas.

Fermentation is stopped before all the sugar is converted to alcohol → resulting in a naturally sweet wine.

🍷Tasting notes

Color : Deep ruby ​​red with garnet red reflections.

Aroma : Intense and seductive with notes of cherry liqueur, dried plums, figs, raisins, chocolate, licorice and sweet spices.

Taste : Full-bodied, velvety and sweet on the tongue. Layers of ripe cherries, prunes, candied fruits, cocoa and a touch of coffee.

Aftertaste : Very long and harmonious, where the sweetness is balanced by a lively acidity.

Food match

Perfect with blue cheeses (e.g. Gorgonzola Dolce), desserts with dark chocolate, nuts or dried fruit – or simply as a meditation wine in a large glass.

Storage potential

2020 is still young and fresh, but Recioto has a long life ahead of it. Drinkable now, but will develop further complexity over the next 15–20 years .

Alcohol percentage

The alcohol percentage is typically 13.5% ABV , depending on the producer, but always with significant residual sweetness.