Recioto della Valpolicella in Verona

Recioto della Valpolicella is a sweet red wine made from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes that are left to dry for months before vinification. It has an intense color, aromas of brandied cherry, plum, cocoa, and spices, and a velvety texture. It is produced mainly in the DOCG version and is traditionally served at the end of a meal, often with dry pastries or chocolate. Compared with the better-known Amarone, Recioto retains part of the grapes’ natural sugars, resulting in a soft and aromatic wine.

Recioto is considered one of the oldest wines of the Verona area and represents a winemaking tradition deeply rooted in the hills of Valpolicella. The technique of drying the grapes reflects local agricultural knowledge passed down for centuries, closely tied to the climate and the organization of rural farmsteads. For a long time it was the wine of festive occasions and important convivial moments. Even today it embodies the wine identity of the Veronese territory and the connection between hilly landscapes, viticulture, and gastronomic culture.