Bertani Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena DOCG 2023 - Tech Sheet

Dessert wine produced from dried grapes from the Valpantena hills. Grapes are dried on arelle (straw mats) for up to 150 days. Fermentation begins at low temperature and is stopped before all sugars convert to alcohol. Aged in 30-hl cherry wood casks for about 12 months, then 6 months bottle maturation.

<!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena DOCG 2023 ## B A C K G R O U N D Bertani's impact on Veneto wine making, particularly in Amarone production, is so considerable that 'Bertani' and 'Amarone' are nearly synonymous. Their 150+ year history is dotted with groundbreaking initiatives and royal accreditation. While respectful of their past, Bertani strives towards innovation, using progressive techniques and equipment allied with extensive experience and a deeply felt respect for tradition to provide wines of uncompromising quality. ## T E R R O I R &amp; V I N T A G E N O T E S The grapes are from the hills of the Valpantena, north of Verona. The vineyards are vertical-trellised, with Guyot pruning and a planting density of about 5,000 plants/ha. The soil is calcareous-marl in the east and clay-limestone on the western slope. ## WINE M A KI N G &amp; A G I N G Only the healthiest bunches with the best exposure to the sun are selected for this classic dessert wine. Immediately following harvest, the grapes are partially dried on traditional straw mats called arelle for up to 150 days. Fermentation initially takes place at a very low temperature (40°F) and then reaches 65°F. It is stopped before all the sugars are transformed into alcohol.The wine is aged in 30-hl cherry wood casks, for about 12 months, followed by a period of six months of bottle maturation. ## TA S T I N G N O T E S Aromas of forest fruit like wild berry jam, hints of tobacco, chocolate and licorice. The plush, dense palate gives way to a very spicy and long nish. <!-- image --> 500ML <!-- image --> <!-- image --> <!-- image --> 500ML <!-- image --> 500ML <!-- image --> <!-- image --> ## ORIGIN Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena DOC, Veneto, Italy ## GRA P E VA R I E T I E S 85% Corvina Veronese, 10% Merlot, 5% Rondinella S I Z E S 500ml T E C H N I C A L D E T A I L S ABV: 12.5%, Closure: Cork WINE M A KE R Andrea Lonardi <!-- image -->