COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Garganega, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Cantina Ricchi
REGION
Lombardia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cantina Ricchi is located in the rolling morainic hills of Mantua, just south of Lake Garda in Lombardy, Italy. The estate's name 'Le Cime' translates to 'The Peaks' or 'The Summits', representing the pinnacle of their sweet wine production. This Passito is crafted from late-harvested grapes dried on racks, showcasing the unique microclimate near Lake Garda, which provides gentle breezes ideal for drying grapes naturally without rot.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Le Cime' translates to 'The Peaks', representing the highest quality selection of the estate's sweet wines.
Fact 02
Only about 9,000 bottles of this artisanal dessert wine are produced annually.
Fact 03
The grapes lose up to 40% of their water weight during the drying process, concentrating the natural sugars and flavors.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are carefully hand-selected and harvested at peak ripeness, then laid flat on small wooden crates in a drying room (fruttaio) for several months to concentrate sugars and acidity. After pressing, the must undergoes a slow fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and is aged in oak barrels to add complexity and depth before bottling.
