COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Torre d'Orti
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Torre d'Orti Recioto della Valpolicella 2019 is a sweet red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, produced by Azienda Agricola Torre d'Orti. It falls under the Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG appellation. The wine is made from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes, utilizing the *appassimento* method where grapes are dried to concentrate their sugars and flavors before fermentation. The estate is located in Marcellise, Verona, and is owned by the Piona family, whose winemaking philosophy respects nature and highlights the unique characteristics of their grapes and terroir. The vineyards are situated on a soil composition of red Valpolicella soil and white calcareous rock, which contributes to the wine's elegance and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried using the 'appassimento' method, concentrating sugars and flavors.
Fact 02
The estate's name, Torre d'Orti, refers to an ancient watchtower.
Fact 03
The Piona family emphasizes respecting nature in their winemaking.
Fact 04
The soil is a mix of red Valpolicella soil and white calcareous rock.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Torre d'Orti Recioto della Valpolicella 2019 involves the traditional *appassimento* method, where Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes are dried to concentrate their sugars and flavors. This process leads to a wine with a naturally sweet profile. The fermentation of this concentrated must is managed to retain a portion of the residual sugar. The estate's winemaking philosophy focuses on respecting nature and showcasing the distinct characteristics of their grapes and terroir, with an emphasis on enhancing acidity and aging potential. The soil composition of red Valpolicella soil and white calcareous rock in their vineyards is considered a contributing factor to the elegance and aging capacity of their wines.
