Recioto della Valpolicella

About the wine

Recioto della Valpolicella is the historic, sweet, passito-style wine of the Valpolicella region in Veneto. Unlike the dry Amarone, the fermentation of Recioto is halted to retain significant residual sugar, resulting in a rich, velvety, and complex dessert wine. It is crafted from the same traditional blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes, which undergo a meticulous drying process (appassimento) in specialized rooms to concentrate sugars and flavors before pressing. The wine is characterized by intense aromas of dried fruits, cherries, spices, and cocoa, balanced by a refined structure and natural sweetness. It is produced in the same hilly, volcanic, and limestone-rich zones as Valpolicella, with specific sub-zones like 'Classico' and 'Valpantena' denoting traditional geographic origins. The resulting wine is a testament to ancient winemaking techniques, offering a unique expression of the Veronese terroir that is both powerful and elegant.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production zone is located in the province of Verona, encompassing hilly areas across several communes including Marano, Fumane, Negrar, Sant'Ambrogio, San Pietro in Cariano, Dolcè, Verona, and various eastern valleys like Valpantena, Illasi, and Mezzane. The zone is defined by specific geological and climatic conditions suitable for traditional viticulture, excluding damp valley floors.