Allegrini Recioto della Valpolicella Classico

Allegrini Recioto della Valpolicella Classico

Allegrini Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is a lush and elegant dessert wine from the prestigious Allegrini winery, located in the Valpolicella region of Veneto, Italy. This wine pays tribute to one of the region's oldest and most traditional winemaking methods, which involves drying the grapes to concentrate their sugars and flavors. Recioto is the ancestor of Amarone, and although both wines share similar production processes, Recioto is sweet and velvety, making it a unique and prized wine.

The Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is made from a blend of the traditional indigenous grape varieties Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara. The grapes are harvested by hand and then dried on wicker mats in well-ventilated areas for three to four months, a process known as appassimento. This drying process concentrates the sugars and aromas in the grapes, resulting in a rich and complex wine.

The wine has a deep ruby ​​red color with purple hues, which emphasizes its intensity and depth. On the nose, the Allegrini Recioto della Valpolicella Classico offers a seductive and complex bouquet of dried fruits such as figs, raisins and plums, together with notes of chocolate, vanilla and a touch of licorice. When tasting, the wine reveals a full and velvety texture, with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. The flavor is intense and layered, with rich notes of ripe dark fruit, honey and spices, leading to a long, luscious finish.

Wine - Food pairing

This special dessert wine is an excellent accompaniment to various sweet dishes. It combines perfectly with rich desserts such as chocolate cake, tiramisu and panna cotta, but also goes beautifully with mature cheeses, especially blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola.