DOCG · since 2011
Recioto della Valpolicella
Wine · PDO · 19 municipalities
Recognized as a DOCG since 2011, Recioto della Valpolicella stands out from other Veronese reds by its mandatory sweet profile, requiring a minimum effective alcohol of 12.0% vol alongside a minimum potential residual alcohol of 2.80% vol. Across Veneto's nineteen production municipalities, including Fumane, 271 verified producers craft this wine primarily from Corvina Veronese and Rondinella. To concentrate the sugars, winemakers dry the grapes; regulations dictate that while the vineyard yield is capped at 12.0 t/ha, no more than 65% of this harvest may be selected for drying, and the dried grapes must reach a natural potential alcohol of 14% vol.
Corvina Veronese e/o Corvinone 45%12% vol min120 q/ha maxsource ↗
Production zone
Producers271 verified
Accordini Igino - Gino Cordin srl✓
Agricola Cottini Soc. Semplice✓
The facts
- Colour
- deep red, sometimes with violet highlights, possibly tending towards garnet with aging
- Taste
- full, velvety, warm, delicate, sweet
The producers 271
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Accordini Igino - Gino Cordin srl
San Pietro in Cariano
Agricola Cottini Soc. Semplice
Marano di Valpolicella
Agricola La Bionda ss
Marano di Valpolicella
Agricola Marognole di Corsi Fabio
Marano di Valpolicella
Agricola Moranda di Capurso Soc. Semplice Agr.
Verona
Agricola Pietro Zardini s.s.
San Pietro in Cariano
+ 265 more — every one from the consortium's official list
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Recioto della Valpolicella produced?
- Recioto della Valpolicella is produced in 19 municipalities in Veneto, Italy: Cazzano di Tramigna, Cerro Veronese, Colognola ai Colli, Dolcè and more.
- What grape is Recioto della Valpolicella made from?
- Recioto della Valpolicella is made from Corvina Veronese e/o Corvinone (min 45%), Rondinella (min 5%), Altri vitigni a bacca rossa ammessi per la provincia di Verona (non aromatici max 15%, autoctoni italiani max 10%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Recioto della Valpolicella?
- The minimum alcohol content of Recioto della Valpolicella is 12% vol.
- What does DOCG mean?
- DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) is the highest tier of Italian wine classification, with government-sealed guarantees on origin and quality.