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Recioto

Recioto wine guide: the appellation in Italy, its Corvina, the sweet red wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Italy
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Corvina
Styles
sweet red
4
Signature grapes
2
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

Recioto is an appellation of Valpolicella, Italy.

Corvina leads the plantings, with Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara alongside it.

The climate is continental.

The region is known for sweet red wine.

Inside it sit Recioto della Valpolicella Classico and Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena.

At the table these bottles work with chocolate desserts, cherry-based desserts and savory dishes.

Climate
Continental
Styles
sweet red

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Allegrini 'Giovanni Allegrini', Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Italy
  • Antolini Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy
  • Bertani Amarone Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOCG, Veneto, Italy
  • Bertani Recioto della Valpolicella Valpantena DOCG, Veneto, Italy
  • Brigaldara Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy
  • Ca Rugate L'Eremita, Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, Italy
  • Dal Forno Romano Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta, Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, Italy
  • Domini Veneti Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Veneto, Italy

At the table.

  • chocolate desserts
  • cherry-based desserts
  • savory dishes

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Recioto: common questions

01.
What grapes is Recioto known for?
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Corvina is the signature grape of Recioto. Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Recioto make?
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Recioto produces sweet red wine.
03.
Where is Recioto?
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You will find Recioto in Italy, where it is an appellation.
04.
What food goes with Recioto wine?
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Try chocolate desserts, cherry-based desserts and savory dishes.

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Valpolicella guide.

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