Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnesssweet
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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-bodiedHigh aciditySweetVery Long And Honeyed finish

Aroma: honey, dried apricot, orange marmalade, toasted almond

Palate: very sweet, apricot concentrate, honey, balanced acidity

San Zeno is Fasoli Gino's Recioto di Soave DOCG, made from dried organic Garganega grapes. Organic farming preserves the grape's natural concentration and flavour integrity through drying. The result is a rich, golden sweet wine of exceptional aromatic purity.

What it pairs with

  • Zaleti (Venetian cornmeal and raisin cookies)
    The classic Venetian pairing: regional sweet wine with the regional corn biscuit.
  • Panna cotta with caramel
    Honey and caramel notes in both the wine and the dessert create an indulgent match.

How to serve Fasoli Gino San Zeno Recioto di Soave DOCG

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. Zaleti (Venetian cornmeal and raisin cookies), Panna cotta with caramel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

San Zeno is named for the medieval Basilica di San Zeno in Verona, which historically maintained close ties to Soave viticulture. Fasoli Gino's organic Recioto is distinguished from conventional versions by the absence of systemic treatments during the appassimento period, resulting in a purer expression of Garganega's natural sweetness.

  1. 2005: Fasoli Gino releases San Zeno Recioto as a certified organic Recioto di Soave DOCG.

Facts

Producer
Fasoli Gino · visiting guide
Grapes
Garganega
Classification
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Oak
6 months in small French oak; partial; majority stainless steel
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22-35 at retail (500ml)
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
2005
Organic
ICEA

Frequently asked about Fasoli Gino San Zeno Recioto di Soave DOCG

What does Fasoli Gino San Zeno Recioto di Soave DOCG taste like?

On the nose, honey, dried apricot, orange marmalade, toasted almond. On the palate, very sweet, apricot concentrate, honey, balanced acidity. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a very long and honeyed finish. San Zeno is Fasoli Gino's Recioto di Soave DOCG, made from dried organic Garganega grapes. Organic farming preserves the grape's natural concentration and flavour integrity through drying. The result is a rich, golden sweet wine of exceptional aromatic purity.

When should I drink Fasoli Gino San Zeno Recioto di Soave DOCG?

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 Fasoli Gino San Zeno Recioto di Soave DOCG?

Zaleti (Venetian cornmeal and raisin cookies) is the canonical pairing; Panna cotta with caramel is the other strong match. The classic Venetian pairing: regional sweet wine with the regional corn biscuit.

What grapes are in Fasoli Gino San Zeno Recioto di Soave DOCG?

The blend is Garganega. The wine is classified as Recioto di Soave DOCG.

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