Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 0,5 l - Tedeschi

The Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG from the Tedeschi winery has an intense ruby red color in the glass, with clear, transparent, grant red reflections. The bouquet offers a wealth of aromas of sweet fruit, raspberries, wild blackberries and blueberries, which combine harmoniously with the woody nuances of Slavonian oak. On the palate, this classic Valpolicella sweet wine surprises with an elegant and robust structure, a very balanced interplay of sweetness, fruit and acidity. The aromas from the bouquet are confirmed on the finish. A long and persistent sweet wine.

Making the Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella Classico from the Tedeschi winery

The Recioto can be described as a historic wine of Valpolicella. The Romans already appreciated it under the name Retico, while the Longobards called it Acinatico. The grapes are selected in the Monte Fontana vineyard, located on the hills of Pedemonte di Valpolicella, as well as several other vineyards in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico area.

The grape varieties Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella (30% each) and a total of 10% other local red grapes Rossignola, Oseleta, Negrara, Croatina, Dindarella and Forselina are vinified together. After the harvest, they are subjected to the appassimento process for 4 months in a special drying room, with constant humidity control. This is followed by gentle pressing and then alcoholic fermentation and maceration at controlled cool temperatures for 30 days. The Recioto is then aged for 2 years in Slavonian oak barrels and matures for a further 6 months in the bottle after bottling.
The Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella Classico from Tedeschi is a wine with long ageing potential.

Wine pairing recommendation for the Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella Classico from Tedeschi

This elegant and rich red sweet wine is an ideal accompaniment to flavorful cheeses, foie gras (foie gras) and dry cakes and pastries, strawberries or other wild berries.
The ideal serving temperature is between 15° and 16°C, slightly cooler than room temperature.