Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2017

Producer – Monte del Frà

Founded in 1958, Monte del Frà is a family-owned winery located in the heart of Veneto, close to Lake Garda. Today, the third generation of the Bonomo family manages the estate and continues a tradition of producing elegant wines that express the unique character of each vineyard.

The winery owns vineyards across prestigious appellations including Valpolicella Classica, Lugana, Custoza, Soave and Bardolino. Through sustainable vineyard management and careful winemaking, Monte del Frà has become one of Italy’s most respected producers. (montedelfra.it)

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Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2017 – The Original Sweet Wine of Valpolicella

The Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2017 is one of the historic wines of the Valpolicella region and the ancestor of Amarone. Monte del Frà produces this wine from carefully selected grapes that dry naturally for several months before fermentation. As a result, the wine develops remarkable richness, concentration and elegance while maintaining excellent freshness. (montedelfra.it)

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Why Choose Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2017

The winery hand-picks only the healthiest grape clusters before placing them in drying rooms using the traditional appassimento method. During this period, the grapes naturally lose water and concentrate their sugars, aromas and flavours.

Next, Monte del Frà gently ferments the grapes and stops fermentation before all the natural sugar converts into alcohol. The wine then matures in oak barrels before bottling. Consequently, it offers exceptional balance between sweetness, freshness and structure. (montedelfra.it)

Grape varieties:

• Corvina Veronese
• Corvinone
• Rondinella

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Maturation:

• Traditional appassimento (grape drying) for approximately 120 days
• Gentle pressing and controlled fermentation
• Oak barrel ageing followed by bottle ageing before release (montedelfra.it)

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Tasting Notes

• Colour: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections
• Aroma: Dried cherries, blackberries, figs, cocoa, sweet spices and dark chocolate
• Palate: Rich and velvety with flavours of ripe berries, raisins, plum and chocolate, supported by soft tannins and balanced acidity
• Finish: Long, smooth and persistent with notes of dried fruit and sweet spice (montedelfra.it)

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Food Pairings

This wine pairs beautifully with:

• Dark chocolate desserts
• Chocolate fondant
• Blue cheeses
• Aged cheeses
• Fruit tarts
• Christmas desserts
• Dried fruit and nuts

Therefore, it is also an excellent meditation wine to enjoy on its own after dinner.

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Style and Character

The Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2017 celebrates one of Italy’s oldest and most treasured wine styles. Moreover, the traditional appassimento method creates exceptional richness while preserving freshness and elegance.

Whether served with chocolate desserts or enjoyed by itself, this wine offers depth, balance and remarkable complexity. Because of its silky texture, concentrated fruit and excellent ageing potential, the Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2017 is an outstanding choice for dessert wine lovers, collectors and fine dining occasions.