Recioto della Valpolicella
Classico Docg
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Altitude
150-450m A.S.L.
Terrain
Chalky, argillaceous
Vines
Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella and other minor varieties*
Harvesting
Best sun exposed grapes hand picked and selected in September/October
Vinification
Viene effettuata tra dicembre e gennaio dopo una surmaturazione in fruttaio su gratici e in plateaux. Si svolge secondo il sistema tradizionale in rosso a contatto con le bucce, con rimontaggi giornalieri
Refinement
In stainless steel vats
Organoleptic properties
Deep garnet red color, consistent appearance. Intense and persistent aroma, fine, fruity with hints of jam, chocolate, plums and dried fruit
Temperature
14 – 16°C
Serving
Excellent with shortbread biscuits, cakes and sponges and also for mature strong cheeses
Alcohol
13,5/14% vol. a seconda dell’annata.
*The varieties are those provided by the regulations and the % vary depending on the vineyards used in production