Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Cantina di Negrar Sale

Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Cantina di Negrar
Brimming with intense aromas of cherry, fig, prune and chocolate, the wine is generous and velvety in texture, with warm notes of raisins on the finish. A benchmark sweet red wine, unique to the Italian wine scene.

Located in the heart of Valpolicella Classico in the hills of Negrar on dry stonewalled terraces facing southeast, at an altitude of between 200 and 450 metres above sea level. Soil type: alluvial soils. Grass sward between vines.

Training system: Pergoletta Veronese. Age of vines in production: 20 years. Buds per vine: 16. Density: 3,300 per hectare. Yield per hectare: 44 hl.

Harvest: in the last week of September exclusively by hand. ‘Appassimento’ process (drying) in stores for 120 days. Vinification: destemmed, then gentle pneumatic pressing in the beginning of January. Fermentation at a temperature from 12° to 23° C. Malolactic fermentation completed. Maturation in stainless steel vats and then in bottle. Stabilization: natural.

Maturation in stainless steel vats and then in bottle for 12 months

Perfect with all types of Italian crunchy biscuits like Sbrisolona, Cantucci and Zaletti, and mature cheese with spiced fruit dishes or even better with a Black Forest gateau or chocolate cake.