Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is a dessert produced by Zenato in Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy. Made from Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Dessert
Appellation: Recioto della Valpolicella Classico
Region: Veneto
Country: Italy
Grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, sweet
A rich, sweet red made from partially dried Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone grapes, giving concentrated flavors of dried cherry, raisin and fig alongside warm baking spice. The palate is full and velvety, with enough acidity to keep the sweetness balanced and a savory, slightly bitter cocoa note on the finish typical of the appassimento method. Zenato is a well-established Valpolicella producer known for polished, reliable wines, and this dessert style shows the darker, richer side of the Corvina family.
Serving: Serve at 8–10 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Veneto, Italy
Veneto is a prolific region in northeastern Italy, running from Lake Garda toward Venice, and one of the country's largest producers by volume.
Corvina
Corvina is a red grape from Italy's Veneto region, the leading variety behind the wines of Valpolicella, including its famous dried-grape styles.
Rondinella
Rondinella is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, valued less as a soloist than as a dependable supporting player in the blends of Valpolicella and its powerful cousin Amarone.
Corvinone
Corvinone is a red grape from the Veneto region of northeast Italy, long confused with Corvina but now recognised as a distinct variety and an important contributor to the wines of the Verona hills.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Recioto della Valpolicella Classico from?
Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is produced by Zenato in Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy.
What grapes are in Recioto della Valpolicella Classico?
Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone.