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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh aciditySweetLong finish

Aroma: dried apricot, honey, almond paste, orange blossom, caramelised peach, mineral acidity

Palate: apricot jam, honey, almond cream, orange peel, light mineral, long sweet finish

Amedeo is Suavia's Recioto di Soave DOCG from the ancient Monte Carbonare vineyard; the sweet dried-Garganega wine balances luscious apricot-honey sweetness with the grape's natural high acidity, keeping the finish fresh and complex.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Provolone Valpadana Our pick Piccante, made with lamb or kid rennet and aged at least 90 days, is sharper than the Dolce type. A sweet Recioto di Soave, with apricot and honey over bright acidity, sets sweet against salty and sharp.

How to serve Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave

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. Peach crostata with almonds, Aged Grana Padano with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Amedeo is named for an ancestor of the Tessari family, and represents the estate's tribute to the ancient tradition of sweet Garganega wine that preceded both modern Soave and the dry table wine era.

  1. 1993First Amedeo Recioto di Soave DOCG release from Suavia

Facts

Producer
Suavia · visiting guide
Grapes
Garganega (100%)
Classification
Recioto di Soave DOCG
Oak
Fermented and aged 12 months in French oak barriques
ABV
13.5%
Price
€40-60 at retail (500ml)
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
1993

Frequently asked about Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave

What does Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave taste like?

On the nose, dried apricot, honey, almond paste, orange blossom, caramelised peach. On the palate, apricot jam, honey, almond cream, orange peel, light mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Amedeo is Suavia's Recioto di Soave DOCG from the ancient Monte Carbonare vineyard; the sweet dried-Garganega wine balances luscious apricot-honey sweetness with the grape's natural high acidity, keeping the finish fresh and complex.

When should I drink Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave?

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 Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave?

Peach crostata with almonds is the canonical pairing; Aged Grana Padano with honey is the other strong match. Stone fruit tart and almond echoes the wine's apricot-almond register perfectly.

What grapes are in Suavia Amedeo Recioto di Soave?

The blend is Garganega (100%). The wine is classified as Recioto di Soave DOCG.

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