Le Preare Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (500ml)

Key characteristics:

Le Preare Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG (500ml) 2019 is a luxurious sweet red wine from the Valpolicella region in Italy known for its rich and concentrated flavors derived from the traditional appassimento process.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: Predominantly Corvina, showcasing the grape’s capability to develop complex flavors.
• Appearance: Deep ruby red color with a rich, velvety texture.
• Aroma: Intense bouquet featuring aromas of dried cherries, blackberries, fig, with nuances of chocolate, and almond.
• Taste: Full-bodied and lush on the palate with layers of dark fruit flavors, balancing sweetness and acidity with undertones of spice, cocoa, and a hint of smokiness.
• Aging: Traditional appassimento process followed by barrel aging to enhance complexity and depth.
• Pairing: A perfect match for cheese, spicy food, dips, and desserts such as chocolate torte or panna cotta.

Overall impression:

The Le Preare Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2019 is an opulent and finely balanced sweet red wine that offers a delightful harmony of rich fruitiness, elegant sweetness, and sophisticated complexity. Ideal for special occasions and as a complement to rich desserts or savoury cheeses.

Extra notes:

• This wine’s unique character stems from the appassimento process where grapes are partially dried to concentrate flavors and sugars.
• It has been praised for its ability to balance sweetness and acidity without becoming cloying, making it a favorite for those who enjoy elegant sweet wines.