Tedeschi Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella 50cl

Tedeschi Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella from the Veneto in Italy has sweet fruit aromas with an elegant fruity palate combined with oaky vanilla notes that linger. Tedeschi Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella has notes of sweet fruit: raspberries, wild blackberries and blueberries combined with notes of Slavonian oak. It is elegant and strong structure, superbly balanced. The after taste confirms the notes in the bouquet. This wine has a long-lasting and persistent flavour. The main grapes used in this wine are Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella. This naturally sweet wine is aged in Slavonian oak for two years. This wine is made from select grapes of the Monte Fontana vines of Piemonte and other vines belonging to the winery. Recioto is a historic Valpolicella wine, known through history under different names such as Retico during Roman domination and subsequently Acinatico during Lombard occupation. The vineyard is one hectare in size faces East. Truly a family owned and run company, spanning almost 4 centuries of history in Valpolicella, the Tedeschi Family can trace their involvement in wine back to the 1630’s. The Tedeschi family’s work has shaped the regions’ vineyards and, over the centuries, their association with premium wines, terroir and Valpolicella has become recognised all over the world. They produce renowned classic Veronese wine collection, comprising of Valpolicella, Recioto, Amarone, Ripasso and their Soave and have focussed on research and innovation as well as the expansion of the premium vineyard sites. It is a wonderful with strong cheeses, fois gras, dry pastries, strawberry and other berries.