COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Domìni Veneti Recioto della Valpolicella Classico 2020 is a sweet red wine from the Valpolicella Classico sub-region of Veneto, Italy. It is produced by Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, a cooperative established in 1933, known for its commitment to quality and tradition. The wine's distinctiveness stems from the 'appassimento' process, where grapes are dried to concentrate their natural sugars and flavors, a technique deeply ingrained in the region's winemaking heritage. The Valpolicella Classico area provides the ideal terroir for the indigenous grape varieties used, contributing to the wine's unique character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for months before pressing, concentrating sugars and flavors.
Fact 02
Recioto means 'little ripe' in Venetian dialect, referring to the dried grapes.
Fact 03
This wine style is one of Italy's oldest and most revered sweet wines.
Fact 04
The 'Classico' designation signifies wine from the historic heart of Valpolicella.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Domìni Veneti Recioto della Valpolicella Classico involves the 'appassimento' technique, where grapes are dried for several months to concentrate their sugars and flavors. After pressing, a slow fermentation occurs at controlled temperatures, typically around 22-23°C. Fermentation is intentionally halted to retain a high level of residual sugar. The wine is then typically aged, potentially in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels for a period, followed by bottle refinement. This meticulous process is guided by the producer's philosophy of quality and respect for tradition.
