Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium aciditySweetLong finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1992: First Dal Forno Recioto release in small quantities

Facts

Producer
Dal Forno Romano · visiting guide
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.

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