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Recioto della Valpolicella
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
CLASSICO
In a letter to the senators of the Venetian Canonicate, Cassiodorus described Recioto as “a pure wine, of regal color and special flavor. One might define it as a fleshy liquid or as an edible beverage”. Recioto is a traditional wine of the Valpolicella area and is a direct descendant of the Retico and of the Acinatico of the Longobard era. Its preciousness derives from its maturation – in very limited quantities – using a method that is both complex and natural, without recourse to filtration.
ACCADEMIA DELLA MUFFA NOBILE
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PASSITI D'ITALIA
Five Sfere of Excellence
Recioto 2007
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PASSITI D'ITALIA
Five Sfere of Excellence
Recioto 2008
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5 BALLS OF EXCELLENCE - RECIOTO BRUNELLI
After a selection of eight months duration, were held last December 6 tastings final excerpts of Italy in 2008.
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WINE SPECTATOR
Curriculum 2000-2008
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ENOGEA
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CUCINA & VINI
Recioto Brunelli, best score
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Type of wine
Sweet D.O.C. redGrapevine
75% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara.Production zone
San Pietro in Cariano and Pedemonte di Valpolicella.Type of soil
Very varied; mainly red clay and limestone ofglacial origin.Training system
Trentino-type pergola with, on average, 25 year-old vines.Yield
4,000 kg/haProduction process
The especially healthy bunches from which this wine is made are first of all harvested by hand with great care between the end ofSeptember and the beginning ofOctober. They are then laid out in a single layer in shallow crates, which are placed in the drying lofts under controlled conditions oftemperature and humidity until the grapes are pressed in January. The fermentation process lasts 30 days and is arrested by chilling the wine, leaving a substantial amount of residual sugar still in it. The wine thus obtained begins its maturation in Allier oak barriques for around 8 months and it then spends a further 6 months in bottle before being released onto the market.Tasting note
It displays a deep ruby red color with garnet reflections. It is instantly recognizable on the nose because of the intensity and breadth ofits seductive and incredibly elegant bouquet, in which one finds suggestions of violets, ripe, fleshy cherries, plums and raisins. Hints ofsweet spices, caramel and dark tobacco-like notes are also in evidence. On the palate it is full and complex, rounded and fruity, but at the same time refined and well-balanced. It is lively inspiteofitsdecidedlysweetishstyle,andhasafaint flavor ofalmonds on the finish. It offers an elegant freshness combined with robust structure, and is very long.Serving suggestions
A dessert wine that is excellent with dry pastries, almonds, panettone, strawberries and other wild berry fruits, or served with blue and mature cheeses.Serving temperature
16°C (61oF)
Printed box for 6 bottles
