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Tedeschi Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella is a sweet red wine from the Veneto wine-growing region. This Italian dessert wine is made from carefully selected grapes that undergo the appassimento process and offers a luscious and concentrated flavour profile.
The grapes used to make Tedeschi Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella come from a small, one hectare, east-facing vineyard situated on moraine clay and limestone soils in Pedemonte. The vines here are around 25 years old.
Tedeschi Wines can trace its roots back to 1824 when Nicolo Tedeschi purchased several vineyards (although the family have records of owning vineyards back to 1630). A descendant, Riccardo Tedeschi, purchased vineyards in 1918, which included Monte Fontana and their famous Amarone vineyard, Monte Olmi.
Today, Tedeschi remains a family business and, through a combination of tradition and innovation, is one of the foremost wineries and one of the best producers of Amarone and Recioto wines in the Veneto region. The family manages 74 hectares of vineyards, of which 29 are family-owned. Amarone della Valpolicella is considered to be the most prestigious wine of the Veneto region. Most recently, the family have further invested in the new vineyard sites of La Fabriseria in Pontare and Maternigo in the Eastern part of Valpolicella.
Appearance: Intense ruby red with garnet highlights; crystal-clear and brilliantly transparent.
Bouquet:Â Lush sweet fruit aromas of raspberries, wild blackberries, and blueberries, layered with elegant Slavonian oak notes of vanilla and subtle spice.
Palate:Â Elegant yet powerful, with superb balance between rich sweetness and fresh acidity. Velvety tannins support concentrated berry flavours that echo the nose. Long, persistent finish lingers with sweet fruit and spice.
Tedeschi Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella is excellent served on its own as a meditative dessert wine, perfect for quiet contemplation after dinner.
Great food pairings include:
What is Recioto della Valpolicella?
It is a traditional sweet red dessert wine from the Veneto region of Italy, made via the appassimento process (drying grapes to concentrate flavours and sugars). It’s the sweeter “ancestor” of Amarone.
What is the difference between Recioto and Amarone?
Recioto and Amarone are both made from the same dried Valpolicella grapes using the appassimento process; however, Recioto’s fermentation is stopped earlier to retain sweetness in the wine, whilst Amarone is left to ferment fully, producing a powerful, drier style. It is said that Amarone essentially began as an accident, that a batch of Recioto was forgotten about and fermented all the way to dryness.
How Should Recioto Be Served?
Tedeschi Capitel Fontana Recioto della Valpolicella should be served chilled (around 12–14°C) in small glasses.
What does it taste like?
Intense ruby-red with garnet hints; aromas of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and subtle oak spice; elegant, balanced sweetness with velvety structure and a long, persistent finish.
How long can Tedeschi Capitel Fontana Recioto age?
It has excellent ageing potential and will typically last for 10 to 15 years if cellared well.
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