Local Wine Tasting Experience in Verona City Center
Discover four wines from Verona & Veneto region with local pairings in a wine bar located in the city center. A sommelier will provide insights in a fine tasting experience.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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
Aroma: honey, dried apricot, candied citrus, almonds, floral
Palate: intense sweetness, apricot preserve, honey, lively acidity
Miele (honey) is Monte Tondo's Recioto di Soave DOCG, a rare sweet wine from appassimento-dried Garganega grapes. Recioto di Soave predates Soave's dry style and is considered the original historic wine of the Soave hills. Monte Tondo's version captures honey, dried apricot and candied citrus balanced by the grape's naturally high acidity.
What it pairs with
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Cantucci toscani (almond biscuits)
Classic Italian vino da dessert and cantucci; the wine's almond-honey echoes the biscuit. -
Torta di mele (apple cake)
Honey and apple character in both the wine and the traditional Veneto cake create a seamless match. -
Fresh Grana Padano with honey
Sweet wine and young Grana Padano with a drizzle of acacia honey is a Veneto specialty pairing.
How to serve Monte Tondo Miele Recioto di Soave DOCG
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. Cantucci toscani (almond biscuits), Torta di mele (apple cake), Fresh Grana Padano with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Recioto di Soave is the ancient sweet wine of the Soave hills, predating the modern dry style by centuries. The DOCG was established in 1998 to protect and recognise this traditional wine. Monte Tondo's Miele Recioto from dried Garganega grapes represents the Magnabosco family's commitment to the historic wines of their zone.
- 1998: Recioto di Soave elevated to DOCG.
- 2000: Monte Tondo releases first Miele as a dedicated Recioto di Soave DOCG.
Facts
- Producer
- Monte Tondo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Garganega
- Classification
- Recioto di Soave DOCG
- Oak
- 6 months in small oak; majority stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-32 at retail (375ml)
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Monte Tondo Miele Recioto di Soave DOCG
What does Monte Tondo Miele Recioto di Soave DOCG taste like?
On the nose, honey, dried apricot, candied citrus, almonds, floral. On the palate, intense sweetness, apricot preserve, honey, lively acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long honeyed and almond finish. Miele (honey) is Monte Tondo's Recioto di Soave DOCG, a rare sweet wine from appassimento-dried Garganega grapes. Recioto di Soave predates Soave's dry style and is considered the original historic wine of the Soave hills. Monte Tondo's version captures honey, dried apricot and candied citrus balanced by the grape's naturally high acidity.
When should I drink Monte Tondo Miele Recioto di Soave DOCG?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Monte Tondo Miele Recioto di Soave DOCG?
Cantucci toscani (almond biscuits) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Torta di mele (apple cake) and Fresh Grana Padano with honey. Classic Italian vino da dessert and cantucci; the wine's almond-honey echoes the biscuit.
What grapes are in Monte Tondo Miele Recioto di Soave DOCG?
The blend is Garganega. The wine is classified as Recioto di Soave DOCG.
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