La Giaretta, Recioto Classico 2021
La Giaretta, Recioto Classico 2021 is a luscious, full-bodied white from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella (Valpolicella, Italy), in the sweet and dessert wines style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with chocolate, beef stew, venison, cheese board.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigaldara, Recioto della Valpolicella - Half-bottle 2021 Brigaldara · Veneto | £26.90 | |||
| Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classico , Cantina di Negrar | £21.95 | |||
| Château de Fargues, Sauternes - Half 2005 Château de Fargues · Bordeaux | £55.00 | |||
| Boekenhoutskloof Noble Late Harvest Half 2022 Boekenhoutskloof · Western Cape | £32.00 |
Recioto is a luscious sweet wine made from the same grapes as Amarone della Valpolicella—Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella—but with a twist. The grapes are left to dry on wooden racks until March, allowing for an extra level of concentration in the must. After two years of ageing in small French oak barrels, followed by further refinement in bottle, the result is a rich, full-bodied wine with a deep ruby hue and intense aromas of cherry compote. It’s a perfect match for traditional Venetian treats like almond biscuits or buttery shortcrust pastries—and it pairs beautifully with dark chocolate too. Best enjoyed at 18°C.