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Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOC wine — Tedeschi winery — Dionysus
SweetValpolicellaDOC

Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOC

by Tedeschi · Veneto, Italy

AppellationValpolicellaDOC
TypeSweet
GrapesCorvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Rossignola, Oseleta, Negrara, Dindarella, Croatina, Forselina
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessSweet
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at15–16 °C
Bottled in0.5 l
TedeschiVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The selected fruit comes from the “Monte Fontana” vineyard on the hills of Pedemonte di Valpolicella and from the estate’s other vineyards in the heart of Valpolicella Classico.

Grapes

The wine uses selected grapes from all nine varieties in the blend.

Vinification

The grapes are dried under controlled temperature and humidity, losing 30–40% of their weight and thereby concentrating their sweetness and flavour.

Ageing

The wine ages for two years in oak barrels, followed by six months to one year in bottle.

Tasting profile

The bouquet is harmonious, layered and mature.

Label / history

Recioto is a historic wine of Valpolicella that has carried different names over the centuries. It was called Retico during the Roman Empire and later Acinatico by the Lombards.