Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium aciditySweetLong finish

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

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 1985: First Tommasi Recioto della Valpolicella Classico commercial release

Facts

Producer
Tommasi Viticoltori · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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