Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Cesari 0.5L

Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Cesari is a sweet red wine produced in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. This wine comes specifically from Valpolicella, a hilly area located north of Verona that is famous for producing high quality wines. The vineyards from which Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Cesari comes are located on hilly soils of volcanic origin, rich in limestone and clay, which give the wine a particular minerality. The grapes used to produce this wine are typical of the Valpolicella area and include Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. The production process of Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Cesari begins with the harvesting of the grapes, which usually takes place in late September or early October. The grapes are then dried on racks for a period of 3 to 4 months, during which they lose about 40% of their initial weight. This drying process concentrates the sugars and aromas in the grapes, giving the wine its characteristic sweet flavor. After drying, the grapes are crushed and the resulting must is fermented at a controlled temperature. Fermentation is stopped before all the sugars turn into alcohol, to maintain the wine's sweet flavor. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels for a period of 12 months, during which it acquires additional aromas and complexity. Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Cesari is a wine of great structure and intensity, with notes of ripe red fruit, plums, cherries and sweet spices. In the mouth it is warm, velvety and persistent, with a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. It is an ideal wine to pair with chocolate desserts, blue cheeses or foie gras.