Fratelli Recchia, Recioto della Valpolicella, 2022

Fratelli Recchia’s Recioto della Valpolicella is a classic Venetian dessert wine with all the richness and charm that made the style famous. Often described as the sweet counterpart to Amarone, it offers impressive aromatic depth, a beautifully balanced sweetness, and a traditional expression rooted in the Valpolicella hills.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a deep, inviting color with a luscious, concentrated character. The nose is complex and expressive, with notes of preserved plums, ripe dark fruit, tobacco, and a hint of chocolate. On the palate, it is full-bodied and generous, with a natural fruit sweetness that remains well balanced rather than heavy. Flavours of mature black fruit unfold alongside secondary notes of cocoa and tobacco, giving the wine both depth and finesse. It has the structure to age gracefully, although it is already very appealing for those who enjoy rich dessert wines with immediate charm.

Production
The grapes come from Masua, a small hilltop area in the valley near Negrar, where Fratelli Recchia makes its wines. This Recioto is made from a traditional Valpolicella blend of 75% Corvina, 10% Corvinone, and 15% Rondinella, from vines planted at a density of around 400 vines per hectare and trained in the traditional pergola system. Harvest takes place by hand from late September, when the grapes are fully ripe, and the fruit is placed in small boxes to dry naturally until February using the appassimento method. During this period, the grapes lose 40–45% of their weight, concentrating the sugars and flavours needed for a classic Recioto. Pressing takes place in February following harvest, after which the wine undergoes a slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks for up to 20 days, followed by 12 months of ageing.

Food & Serving
This wine is an excellent match for chocolate desserts, especially rich cakes, flourless tarts, and dark chocolate-based sweets. It is best served slightly chilled to bring out its fruit character and freshness, and decanting is generally not necessary unless you want to allow the aromas a little extra space to open up.

Producer
Fratelli Recchia is a respected family producer based in the Valpolicella area of Veneto, with its winery located in the Masua hillside near Negrar. The estate is closely tied to the region’s historic winemaking traditions and is especially notable for working with classic styles such as Recioto, a wine with deep local heritage and one of the original expressions of Valpolicella.

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