Begali – Recioto DOC
| Producer: |
Begali |
| Wine: |
Recioto DOC |
| Grape Variety: |
65% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, 5% others |
| Production Zone: |
Cengia (Valpolicella) |
| Altitude: |
250 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
17 acres (total surface)/ 3/4 ton per acre |
| Exposure: |
South East |
| Soil: |
Chalky, pebbly and limestone |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The grapes harvested in mid-October were put in baskets in a dehumidified room for five months. At the end of February, the wine went through the fermentation process in stainless steel tanks for a period of 40 days. Once the wine reached 13% alcohol level, fermentation had to be stopped by cooling the tanks and not re-fermenting the sugar. After this, the wine goes into the aging process in small French barrels for a year and, then, in the bottles for six months. |
| Production: |
150 cases |
| Alcohol: |
13.5% |
| Description: |
Dark ruby red. Aromas of dried figs and chestnuts. Full body and almost velvety finish to the palate. |
| Food Pairing: |
Ideal with short pastry, with fruits of the forest, someone suggests with chocolate and cheese, spicy, parmesan and pecorino |
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