Recioto di Gambellara

About the wine

Recioto di Gambellara DOCG is a prestigious sweet wine from the Veneto region, crafted exclusively from the Garganega grape. Produced in the volcanic hills near Vicenza, this wine is defined by the traditional 'appassimento' process, where grapes are dried on racks or hung in 'picai' to concentrate sugars and aromatics. The resulting wine, available in both 'Classico' and 'Spumante' styles, is celebrated for its elegance, structure, and complex profile of ripe fruit, honey, and subtle vanilla notes. The volcanic basaltic soils and significant diurnal temperature shifts in the Gambellara area contribute to the wine's characteristic sapidity and mineral depth. It stands as one of Italy's most refined dessert wines, offering a harmonious balance between sweetness and acidity, often with a delicate, signature bitter finish.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in the province of Vicenza, specifically within the communes of Gambellara, Montebello Vicentino, Zermeghedo, and Montorso Vicentino. This hilly zone is characterized by volcanic soils, particularly basaltic formations, and a microclimate influenced by the nearby Lessini Mountains, providing the ideal conditions for the cultivation and drying of Garganega grapes.