Recioto della Valpolicella Roccolo Grassi 2017 - 37.5cl

The Recioto della Valpolicella by Roccolo Grassi is another great example of how the combination of a unique terroir, such as Valpolicella, and a fascinating philosophy of a large cellar, like that of Roccolo Grassi, could give rise to great products. With a great finesse and aromatic complexity, powerful and fat, sweet but never cloying, the Recioto della Valpolicella by Roccolo Grassi fascinates with its notes of cherry, plum and cocoa. Begins in the vineyard Roccolo Grassi, from vines that reach to also have more than 40 years; screws exposed to the Southeast, on pergolas placed at 200-250 meters above sea level on soils of volcanic origin, and basalt. Harvest in late September and naturally dried until the middle of February to concentrate sugars dehydrating grapes; a practice discovered by chance that went through the history of the last century Valpolicella. Maceration and fermentation for 6-7 days ending in barrels, 50% first-pass, where then the Recioto della Valpolicella by Roccolo Grassi remains for 18 months to develop and increase its complexity and its pleasant aroma, before stabilizing for 24 months in the bottle. The result is a splendid example of wine that perfectly accompanies the dessert as much as blue cheese, but it also attracts many for its characteristic of being a nice sipping wine. Great finesse and aromatic complexity, with a power truly amazing...