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Recioto di Soave Broia wine — Roccolo Grassi winery — Dionysus

Recioto di Soave Broia

by Roccolo Grassi · Veneto, Italy

Appellation
Recioto di SoaveDOCG
Type
Sweet
Grapes
Garganega
Alcohol
14.5%
Sweetness
Sweet
Colour
White
Colour depth
Medium
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.375 l
Roccolo GrassiVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Garganega comes from the 2 ha, southwest-facing “La Broia” vineyard.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in the third week of September and dried naturally in a dedicated room, with fans used when necessary. They are crushed in February and fermented in 225 L French oak barrels. Fermentation proceeds very slowly, lasting 60–90 days depending on the vintage. Malolactic fermentation is prevented to retain freshness.

Ageing

The wine matures for 18 months in oak barrels, 20% of them new, followed by 24 months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Rich in texture, with sweetness balanced by acidity and a fresh character.

Label / history

Annual production is limited to no more than 2,400 bottles.