In the glass
Aroma: chocolate-dipped cherry, dried fig, dark caramel, vanilla, espresso
Palate: cherry liqueur, raisin, dark chocolate, coffee, liquorice
Dal Forno's sweet Recioto applies the same barrique-and-concentration philosophy: deep, almost port-like sweetness balanced by the estate's signature tannin structure.
What it pairs with
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Chocolate lava cake
Dark chocolate and cherry liqueur notes in the wine echo the molten chocolate centre. -
Gorgonzola Piccante
Intense blue cheese saltiness is tamed and elevated by the wine's lush sweetness.
How to serve Dal Forno Romano Recioto della Valpolicella
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. Chocolate lava cake, Gorgonzola Piccante. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Dal Forno produces his Recioto in tiny quantities, extending his signature approach of extreme concentration and barrique ageing to the sweet red tradition of Valpolicella.
- 1992 — First Dal Forno Recioto release in small quantities
Facts
- Producer
- Dal Forno Romano
- Grapes
- Corvina, Oseleta, Corvinone, Molinara
- Classification
- Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
- Oak
- Aged 3-4 years in small French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €200-350 at retail (500ml)
- Drinking window
- 5-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Dal Forno Romano Recioto della Valpolicella
What does Dal Forno Romano Recioto della Valpolicella taste like?
On the nose, chocolate-dipped cherry, dried fig, dark caramel, vanilla, espresso. On the palate, cherry liqueur, raisin, dark chocolate, coffee, liquorice. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Dal Forno's sweet Recioto applies the same barrique-and-concentration philosophy: deep, almost port-like sweetness balanced by the estate's signature tannin structure.
When should I drink Dal Forno Romano Recioto della Valpolicella?
Drink 5-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Dal Forno Romano Recioto della Valpolicella?
Chocolate lava cake is the canonical pairing; Gorgonzola Piccante is the other strong match. Dark chocolate and cherry liqueur notes in the wine echo the molten chocolate centre.
What grapes are in Dal Forno Romano Recioto della Valpolicella?
The blend is Corvina, Oseleta, Corvinone, Molinara. The wine is classified as Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG.