Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

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 tanninHigh aciditySweetLong finish

Aroma: dried cherry, dark chocolate, dried violet, raisin, tobacco, cinnamon

Palate: cherry liqueur, dark chocolate, raisin, tobacco, dried fig, cinnamon

Speri's Le Bine de Jago Recioto represents the traditional sweet red wine of Valpolicella before Amarone became dominant; the fermentation-arrested fruit preserves Corvina's characteristic high acidity beneath the luscious chocolate-cherry sweetness.

What it pairs with

  • Tiramisu
    The wine's coffee-chocolate notes are a natural match for the Venetian-origin dessert.
  • Gorgonzola Dolcelatte
    Sweet Recioto bridges the creamy, mild blue saltiness of Dolcelatte beautifully.

How to serve Speri Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Le Bine de Jago

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. Tiramisu, Gorgonzola Dolcelatte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Speri's Le Bine de Jago ('the vines of Jago', using old Veronese dialect) is named for the Jago hillside in Fumane where the grapes for Recioto are selected from the uppermost bunches with highest sugar concentration.

  1. 1978: First Le Bine de Jago Recioto Classico release from the Jago hillside selection

Facts

Producer
Speri Viticoltori · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina (65%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%), Molinara (5%)
Classification
Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 2 years in large Slavonian oak casks; fermentation arrested to retain residual sugar
ABV
14.0%
Price
€55-80 at retail (500ml)
Drinking window
5-25 from vintage
First vintage
1978

Frequently asked about Speri Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Le Bine de Jago

What does Speri Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Le Bine de Jago taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry, dark chocolate, dried violet, raisin, tobacco. On the palate, cherry liqueur, dark chocolate, raisin, tobacco, dried fig. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Speri's Le Bine de Jago Recioto represents the traditional sweet red wine of Valpolicella before Amarone became dominant; the fermentation-arrested fruit preserves Corvina's characteristic high acidity beneath the luscious chocolate-cherry sweetness.

When should I drink Speri Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Le Bine de Jago?

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 Speri Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Le Bine de Jago?

Tiramisu is the canonical pairing; Gorgonzola Dolcelatte is the other strong match. The wine's coffee-chocolate notes are a natural match for the Venetian-origin dessert.

What grapes are in Speri Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Le Bine de Jago?

The blend is Corvina (65%), Corvinone (20%), Rondinella (10%), Molinara (5%). The wine is classified as Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

Tags

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