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Recioto della Valpolicella Classico “Casotto del Merlo” DOCG wine — Campagnola winery — Dionysus
SweetValpolicellaDOC

Recioto della Valpolicella Classico “Casotto del Merlo” DOCG

by Campagnola · Veneto, Italy

AppellationValpolicellaDOC
TypeSweet
GrapesCorvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessSweet
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at13–15 °C
Bottled in0.5 l
CampagnolaVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow on the hillsides of Marano di Valpolicella, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico area of Veneto.

Vinification

The best grapes are selected and picked by hand in late September. They are then dried for around 140 days to concentrate sugars and phenolic compounds. After gentle pressing, the wine macerates for around 30 days at controlled temperature. At this stage the sugar level is 120–130 g/l. The must is then cooled and filtered to stop alcoholic fermentation from continuing.

Ageing

The wine rests on its lees in stainless steel tanks at no more than 10 °C for 10 months. After bottling it matures in the cellars for a further 3 months.

Tasting profile

Rich and velvety on the palate.

Serving and pairing

Serve chilled. It pairs with chocolate desserts and mature cheeses.