In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, dark chocolate, raisin, dried violet, cinnamon, tobacco
Palate: chocolate-covered cherry, raisin, dried fig, cinnamon, tobacco, liquorice
Tommasi's Recioto Classico is made from the highest-selected Corvina and Corvinone bunches from the family's San Pietro in Cariano vineyards; chocolate-cherry and raisin sweetness balanced by traditional cask structure.
What it pairs with
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Chocolate fondant
The wine's chocolate-cherry notes echo the molten dark chocolate of this dessert. -
Gorgonzola naturale with honey
Sweet Recioto with pungent blue cheese and honey is a Veronese classic pairing.
How to serve Tommasi Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
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. Chocolate fondant, Gorgonzola naturale with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tommasi's Recioto Classico maintains the ancient tradition of sweet red wine from the Valpolicella zone, using the family's highest-concentration Corvina-Corvinone selections from the Classico zone.
- 1985 — First Tommasi Recioto della Valpolicella Classico commercial release
Facts
- Producer
- Tommasi Viticoltori
- Grapes
- Corvina (45%), Corvinone (40%), Rondinella (10%), Molinara (5%)
- Classification
- Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Oak
- Aged 2 years in large Slavonian oak casks; fermentation arrested
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €45-65 at retail (500ml)
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Tommasi Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
What does Tommasi Recioto della Valpolicella Classico taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, dark chocolate, raisin, dried violet, cinnamon. On the palate, chocolate-covered cherry, raisin, dried fig, cinnamon, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Tommasi's Recioto Classico is made from the highest-selected Corvina and Corvinone bunches from the family's San Pietro in Cariano vineyards; chocolate-cherry and raisin sweetness balanced by traditional cask structure.
When should I drink Tommasi Recioto della Valpolicella Classico?
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 Tommasi Recioto della Valpolicella Classico?
Chocolate fondant is the canonical pairing; Gorgonzola naturale with honey is the other strong match. The wine's chocolate-cherry notes echo the molten dark chocolate of this dessert.
What grapes are in Tommasi Recioto della Valpolicella Classico?
The blend is Corvina (45%), Corvinone (40%), Rondinella (10%), Molinara (5%). The wine is classified as Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.