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Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG wine — Zeni winery — Dionysus
SweetValpolicellaDOC

Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

by Zeni · Veneto, Italy

AppellationValpolicellaDOC
TypeSweet
GrapesCorvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Alcohol12.8%
SweetnessSweet
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at15–16 °C
Bottled in0.375 l
ZeniVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the hills of the Valpolicella Classico area, north of Verona. The soils are predominantly reddish-brown clay, enriched with deposits of calcium and basalt.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and dried for three months, until almost raisined, concentrating their sugars and aromas. Slow maceration is followed by traditional fermentation on the skins.

Ageing

The wine ages mainly in oak barrels, with a short period in steel tanks.