Recioto „Le Tordare“ Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2018 500ml

Wine Description for Recioto „Le Tordare“ Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2018 500ml by Ca´ La Bionda

Colour & Appearance

Deep dark cherry red with an almost black core, lightening noticeably towards the rim – a visual promise of the concentration this Passito wine delivers.

Nose

An opulent, multi-layered aromatic profile that captivates immediately: glazed black cherries and dark chocolate dominate at first, followed by elderberry syrup, candied lavender and blackberry compote. Remarkable is the Mediterranean herbal spice with bergamot, wild mint, rosemary, thyme and sage, which lends refreshing complexity to the sweet fruit spectrum.

Palate

Here the art of Recioto reveals itself: sweet, yet never heavy or one-dimensional. The austere tannins recall black tea and fine dark chocolate, creating a fascinating tension between sweetness and freshness. The moderate alcohol content of 13.5% Vol. keeps the wine remarkably light-footed.

Finish

Long, spicy and carried by fine bitterness, which lingers for some time with notes of cocoa and Mediterranean herbs.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from vineyards at 150-300 metres altitude with east and south-east facing slopes. The strongly calcareous, stony soil with high calcium content shapes the mineral structure and freshness of this wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A classic Valpolicella blend of 70% Corvina, 10% Corvinone and 20% Rondinella. The grapes were dried in small wooden crates until the end of February (Appassimento), resulting in a residual sugar content of 120-140 g/l. Following fermentation in steel tank, the wine underwent a 20-day maceration period, followed by 24 months of barrique ageing.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion to dark chocolate desserts, Sachertorte, Tiramisù or mature Gorgonzola and Pecorino. Also excellent with a cigar or simply as a meditative wine on its own.

Special Features

A Recioto that bridges tradition and modernity – concentrated and sweet, yet with Mediterranean freshness and elegance rather than clumsy opulence. The 500ml bottle underscores its dessert wine status.