In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, chocolate, dried violet, raisin, spice
Palate: cherry liqueur, dark chocolate, raisin, dried fig, liquorice
Begali's Recioto is made from the same Ca' Bianca old-vine fruit as the Amarone, with the fermentation arrested before dryness; the result is a luscious, chocolate-cherry sweet red with firm tannic structure.
What it pairs with
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Dark chocolate cake with cherry compote
The wine's chocolate-cherry character mirrors the dessert both in fruit and in bitter cocoa notes. -
Gorgonzola naturale
Sweet Recioto with salty, pungent blue cheese is a celebrated Veronese pairing.
How to serve Lorenzo Begali Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Dark chocolate cake with cherry compote, Gorgonzola naturale. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Begali makes Recioto in very small quantities from the best upper clusters of Ca' Bianca, maintaining the ancient tradition of sweet red wine in Valpolicella that predates the dry Amarone style.
- 1990 — First Begali Recioto Classico release
Facts
- Producer
- Lorenzo Begali
- Grapes
- Corvina (65%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (10%)
- Classification
- Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Oak
- Aged 2 years in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €60-90 at retail (500ml)
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Lorenzo Begali Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
What does Lorenzo Begali Recioto della Valpolicella Classico taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, chocolate, dried violet, raisin, spice. On the palate, cherry liqueur, dark chocolate, raisin, dried fig, liquorice. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Begali's Recioto is made from the same Ca' Bianca old-vine fruit as the Amarone, with the fermentation arrested before dryness; the result is a luscious, chocolate-cherry sweet red with firm tannic structure.
When should I drink Lorenzo Begali Recioto della Valpolicella Classico?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Lorenzo Begali Recioto della Valpolicella Classico?
Dark chocolate cake with cherry compote is the canonical pairing; Gorgonzola naturale is the other strong match. The wine's chocolate-cherry character mirrors the dessert both in fruit and in bitter cocoa notes.
What grapes are in Lorenzo Begali Recioto della Valpolicella Classico?
The blend is Corvina (65%), Corvinone (25%), Rondinella (10%). The wine is classified as Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.