Zeni - Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG2022

RED WINE

Vineyard

Valpolicella Classica zone (hilly band to the north of Verona).

Vinification

Raisining of the grapes for 3 months followed by traditional skin fermentation and slow maceration. When the must is still sweet the alcoholic fermentation is blocked by a series of frequent rackings.

Ageing

In 50hl. oak barrels followed by a short stay in stainless steel vats.

Food and wine pairing

Dessert wine recommended with cakes and pastry.

Grape Harvest

Hand selection of the best grape bunches coming from hilly vineyards. The grape is collected in small crates and left to raisin to achieve a high concentration of sugar, extracts, aromas and glycerin.

Soil

Red-brown soil on detrital, limestone-marly and basaltic sediments.

Tasting Notes

Color: ruby red. Bouquet: intense, with fruity and floral notes. Palate: pleasantly sweet, fresh and velvety.