Bolla
Recioto Valpolicella Classico 0.5L 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Recioto della Valpolicella Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 30% Rondinella, Corvina, Corvinone |
| Aging | Approximately 12 months of ageing in barriques |
- Designation: Sweet red passito wine DOCG from Valpolicella Classica
- Indigenous grape varieties: Composed of 70% Corvina/Corvinone and 30% Rondinella
- Production: Late harvest and drying in indoor rooms until March
- Sensory profile: Notes of black cherry, plum, raisins, cocoa and vanilla with a velvety texture
- Food pairings: Dessert and meditation wine, perfect with dark chocolate
Description
What type of wine it is
Bolla's Recioto Valpolicella Classico is an enveloping sweet red passito wine, an authentic expression of the winemaking tradition of Veneto. This Recioto della Valpolicella Classico with a controlled and guaranteed designation of origin is crafted from a masterly blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella. In the glass, it presents an very intense ruby red colour with deep violet reflections. The profile is characterised by a marked natural sweetness, skilfully balanced by a fresh acidity that provides a creamy, velvety and never cloying sip. Rich, elegant and structured, it proves to be an excellent meditation wine with extraordinary enveloping qualities.
Where it comes from
This wine comes to life in Veneto, within the historic Recioto della Valpolicella Classico appellation. The vineyards are situated in the municipality of San Pietro in Cariano, in the heart of the province of Verona, an area long recognised for its natural vocation for the appassimento (drying) technique. The territorial identity is strong and unmistakable, shaped by the peculiarities of a sub-zone where viticulture and respect for the healthiest grapes guarantee ideal conditions for the long months of over-ripening. The pedoclimatic characteristics of Valpolicella Classica allow the grapes to maintain the right acidity, a key element for the balance of the future wine.
How it is produced
Production strictly follows traditional methods, starting with a late harvest in October. The bunches then undergo a slow indoor drying process that lasts until March, in order to concentrate the sugars and aromas. Subsequently, the vinification involves cold maceration and a very slow fermentation, which is spontaneously interrupted to preserve the fruit's original sweetness intact. To complete the production process, the wine rests for an ageing phase of approximately twelve months in barrels, during which it fully develops its characteristic smoothness and structural complexity.
History and Facts
The Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG by Bolla is rooted in the heart of the Veneto region, specifically in San Pietro in Cariano, a famous area near Verona historically dedicated to the drying process. This profound heritage and the rigorous traditional production philosophy give the wine an unmistakable territorial identity. Over time, belonging to this precious historical area has allowed ancient winemaking methodologies to be passed down intact. Bolla's commitment to carefully preserving these techniques offers a truly authentic sweet red passito.
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
- Start up year: 1883
- Oenologist: Christian Zulian
- Bottles produced: 9.000.000
- Hectares: 185
"Proud of the past; passionate about the future" is the Bolla family motto, summing up respect for tradition and drive for innovation, essential requisites for maintaining quality over time, in line with consumer demand. Meanwhile, the world of filmmaking also contributed to the success of Bolla wines in the Dolce Vita years.
Between 2006 and 2009, Gruppo Italiano Vini acquired the winery, continuing production of Bolla wines and becoming a distributor of the brand all over the world. Today Gruppo Italiano Vini holds dear the original values and philosophy of the Bolla family, expressing concepts such as quality and excellence that make Bolla a winery with a great present and a great soul. Read more
| Name | Bolla Recioto Valpolicella Classico 0.5L 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 30% Rondinella, Corvina, Corvinone |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Bolla |
| Story | History and Facts The Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG by Bolla is rooted in the heart of the Veneto region, specifically in San Pietro in Cariano, a famous area near Verona historically dedicated to the drying process. This profound heritage and the rigorous traditional production philosophy give the wine an unmistakable territorial identity. Over time, belonging to this precious historical area has allowed ancient winemaking methodologies to be passed down intact. Bolla's commitment to carefully preserving these techniques offers a truly authentic sweet red passito. |
| Origin | San Pietro in Cariano (Verona), Veneto |
| Harvest | Late harvest in October |
| Fermentation | More than a month |
| Production technique | Late harvest with indoor air-drying of the grapes until March; cold maceration and very slow fermentation, spontaneously interrupted to preserve the sweetness; ageing in barrels/barriques for approximately 12 months. |
| Wine making | Late harvest in October; slow indoor drying until March; cold maceration (10–15 days) and very slow alcoholic fermentation (over a month) which stops spontaneously at 13–14% vol. to maintain a residual sugar content of over 100 g/l; followed by malolactic fermentation and approximately 12 months of ageing in barriques/barrels. |
| Aging | Approximately 12 months of ageing in barriques |
| Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
| PH | 3.4 |
| Residual sugar | 100.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |