Roccolo GrassiRecioto della Valpolicella DOCG 2017 (Half Bottle)

Product code: 15171
£34.55 inc VAT
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Veneto
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Valpolicella
Type
Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Marco Sartori
Grape: 60% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 10% Croatina
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Veneto
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Valpolicella
Type
Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 375 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Marco Sartori
Grape: 60% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 10% Croatina

Product Notes

Roccolo Grassi Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG is a premium Italian red wine, hailing from Verona. Known best for its compelling sweet aromas, it offers a veritable panoply of dark chocolate, plum, and cherry notes with a subtle dash of cinnamon. The palate is beautifully balanced, intensely rich, marrying sweetness with complexity. It's refreshingly different, seduces with intense, luscious fruit, and features a lingering, satisfying finish. An excellent accompaniment to strong cheeses and desserts, it delicately bridges the gap between sweet and savoury. A truly special wine, its sophisticated charm befits the most discerning of wine enthusiasts.

Tasting Notes

This sweet, red wine shows great finesse and aromatic complexity. Notes of ripe plums, red berries and cocoa are accompanied by a jammy, spicy bouquet with hints of chocolate. Rich and complex, with an underlying minerality on the palate, the sweetness is beautifully balanced.

About the Winery

Roccolo Grassi

Roccolo Grassi is a splendid winery nestled in the heart of Italy's famous wine region, Veneto. This family-run establishment has been producing exquisite wines since 1998, marrying generations of wine-making wisdom with innovative techniques to create truly outstanding bottles.

A visit to the winery offers fantastic insight into an enchanting world where tradition meets innovation. Wine lovers are welcomed with a warm Italian charm and guided through the vast vineyards that stretch in every direction, boasting grapes of several varieties. The uniqueness lies in the meticulous detail put into growing each grape; due attention is given to every step, from planting to harvesting.

The signature touch of the Roccolo Grassi winery is found in how each bottle is aged. Using a blend of traditional large Slavonian oak barrels and distinctive cherry wood casks, their wines are crafted to perfection. The winery's speciality lies in producing an unparalleled range of rich Amarone wines; however, it also offers a selection of sublime Soave and Valpolicella bottles.

However, Roccolo Grassi is more than just a winery. The enticing aroma of ripening grapes mingles perfectly with the surrounding picturesque landscape. The meticulously manicured vineyards, coupled with the serene backdrop of the Veneto landscape, provide a tranquil escape from the bustling world.

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or a simple admirer of exquisite Italian flavours, Roccolo Grassi is a must-visit destination. The wines here are not just for the palate but also for the soul. Each sip takes you on a journey to experiencing the lot work, passion and commitment that goes into creating a masterpiece. With every pour, you imbibe a piece of the family's legacy.

In conclusion, Roccolo Grassi winery embodies the true essence of Italian wines and gracefully captures a sense of timelessness. Every visit reveals another layer of its charm and every sip imparts an unforgettable taste. This makes Roccolo Grassi not just a winery, but a remarkable journey into the world of Italian viticulture, that leaves an everlasting impression on your senses.

http://www.roccolograssi.it

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