2015 Recioto della Valpolicella, Tenute SalvaTerra
A classic Italian dessert wine from Valpolicella.
Full-bodied, sweet, and intense with flavors of ripe cherries, plums, and raspberries, rounded off by notes of chocolate, vanilla, and licorice. A wine with plenty of concentration – yet also freshness, ensuring the sweet finish does not become heavy.
About the wine
Recioto della Valpolicella is one of the classic sweet wines from Veneto and is made from dried grapes. For this 2015 vintage, Corvina and Rondinella, the traditional grape varieties in Valpolicella, are used.
The grapes are dried after harvest so that some of the water evaporates, while sugars and aromas are concentrated. During fermentation, the process is stopped before all the sugar has fermented. The result is a naturally sweet and concentrated wine with impressive aromatic depth.
Tenute SalvaTerra is located in San Pietro in Cariano in the heart of Valpolicella Classico. The winery works with the region's classic grape varieties and the traditional technique of using dried grapes, which is the foundation for both Recioto and Amarone.
About the region – Valpolicella
Valpolicella is located north of Verona in the Veneto region and is especially known for its wines based on Corvina. The region's unique wine tradition is appassimento, where grapes are dried after harvest to concentrate sugar, color, and aroma.
Recioto is the sweet version of this tradition. If the fermentation is allowed to continue, the result is instead a dry wine like Amarone. One can therefore say that Recioto and Amarone are two different interpretations of the same classic Valpolicella technique.
Taste
Nose: Ripe cherries, plum, and raspberry with fine notes of vanilla, dried herbs, cocoa, and spice.
Palate: Full-bodied, sweet, and concentrated with dark berries, cherry, and chocolate. The ripe fruit is accompanied by spicy nuances and a pleasant freshness.
Finish: Long and intense with berries, dark chocolate, and licorice.
Serving
Best served at 14–16 °C. A smaller dessert wine or port wine glass shape works well, allowing the wine's intense aromas to concentrate in the glass. It can benefit from being allowed to breathe after opening.
What does it pair with?
- Chocolate desserts
- Desserts with vanilla or cream filling
- Fruit tarts and cherry desserts
- Mature and strong cheeses
- Blue cheese
- Nuts and dried fruit
- As a sweet finish to a good meal
FAQ – Recioto della Valpolicella
What is Recioto della Valpolicella?
Recioto della Valpolicella is a sweet Italian dessert wine from Veneto, made from dried grapes. It is classified as DOCG.
Which grapes are in Recioto?
This 2015 Recioto from Tenute SalvaTerra is made from Corvina and Rondinella.
Why is Recioto sweet?
The grapes are dried after harvest, which concentrates sugar and aromas. Fermentation is stopped while there is still natural residual sugar left in the wine.
What is the difference between Recioto and Amarone?
Both wines are made with dried grapes. The difference is that Recioto is sweet because the fermentation is stopped, while Amarone is fermented completely dry.
At what temperature should Recioto be served?
This Recioto is recommended to be served at 14–16 °C.
Is Recioto only for dessert?
No. It also works excellently with strong cheeses, especially blue cheese, or on its own as the conclusion to a meal.
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