Cantina di Negrar, Recioto Classico, Recioto della Valpolicella 50cl

Veneto | Italy

This generously sweet red wine is fragrant, fruity and unique. Soft raisin fruit dominates.

About the Producer

Located in the heart of Valpolicella Classico in the hills of Negrar on dry stonewalled terraces facing southeast, at an altitude of between 200 and 450 metres above sea level. Soil type: alluvial soils. Grass sward between vines. Training system: Pergoletta Veronese. Age of vines in production: 20 years. Buds per vine: 16. Density: 3,300 per hectare. Yield per hectare: 44 hl.

Harvest: in the last week of September exclusively by hand. ‘Appassimento’ process (drying) in stores for 120 days. Destemmed, then gentle pneumatic pressing in January. Fermentation at a temperature from 12° to 23° C. Malolactic fermentation completed.

Food Pairing

All types of Italian crunchy biscuits like Sbrisolona, Cantucci and Zaletti, and mature cheese with spiced fruit dishes. Serving temperature: 14°-16° C.