Recioto della Valpolicella Docg Classico
Sweet tradition.
Region
Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.
Vineyard
Vineyard in località "Canova", between 200 and 250 meters above sea level.
Calcareous soil. Fully south exposed.
Organically managed.
Grapes
Corvina Veronese 40%, Corvinone Veronese 40%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%. Manual selection and harvest.
Drying Process
Withering from mid-September for 90-100 days with natural weight decline of 60%. Scrupulous care and control of the integrity and health of the bunch in the drying loft.
Vinification
Soft pressing of the grapes in December/January, followed by 30-days of fermentation with controlled temperature and maceration.
Wine aging
The wine obtained by pressing ages in 30hl Slavonia oak barrels for 12 months. Further evolution on its own yeast for the next 12 months. Further 12 months aging in bottle.
Sensorial notes
Intense red garnet colour.
Fine ethereal, fruity fragrant, fresh bouquet.
Velvet smooth, rich cherrysweet taste.
Analysis
Alcohol 13,0% Vol.
Total Acidity 6,4 g/l.
Residual Sugar 130 g/l.
Dry Extract 34 g/l
Food pairings
Traditional dessert wine: Ideal with local pastries such as pastafrolla, chocolate, almond biscuits. Excellent pairing also with strawberries and red fruits.
Serve at 15-16°C.
Bottle
Vinaria 500 ml.
12 bottles box.
