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Drinking window
Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.
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In the glass
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.More wines for dessert →
- Gorgonzola Dolcelatte Sweet Recioto bridges the creamy, mild blue saltiness of Dolcelatte beautifully.More wines for blue cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Speri Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Le Bine de Jago
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. 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.
- 1978First 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.
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