Description
Recioto is one of the oldest wines in the world, dating back to Roman times. It is a sweet wine and unique in its kind, able to promote contemplation and accompany lifeìs most joyful occasions.

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Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years

- Start up year: 1989
- Oenologist: Paolo Mascanzoni e Lorenzo Fortini
Corte Giara offers a diverse range of wines, influenced by the exceptional viticulture and winemaking traditions of the Veneto region. Beginning with the renowned Valpolicella area, where the family has garnered their winemaking expertise, their portfolio extends to include prestigious denominations such as Valpolicella, Soave, Prosecco, and Bardolino.
Embodying elegance and contemporary flair, Corte Giara wines strike a perfect balance and cater to a discerning audience seeking exceptional quality. This unique collection appeals to a broad range of wine enthusiasts, including both seasoned connoisseurs and newcomers to the world of wine. Read more


Name | Corte Giara Recioto 0.5L 2022 |
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Type | Red dessert wine dessert wine |
Denomination | Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG |
Vintage | 2022 |
Size | 0,50 l |
Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 30% Rondinella |
Country | Italy |
Region | Veneto |
Vendor | Corte Giara (Allegrini) |
Origin | Fumane di Valpolicella (Verona). |
Climate | Altitude: about 240 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South/East. |
Soil composition | Clayey and limestone, rich in skeleton. |
Cultivation system | Trellised "pergola" system. |
Plants per hectare | About 3,000 vines/hectare. |
Harvest | By hand, the second half of September with a selection of bunches. |
Fermentation temperature | 8/22 °C (46/72 °F) |
Fermentation | 22-24 days with daily pumping-over. |
Wine making | Grapes undergo over-ripening in the drying loft for 4 months with a weight loss of 50% of the original weight. Grapes are destemmed and crushed between late January and early February. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. |
Aging | 5 months in stainless steel, then in wood for 15 months (half in Slavonian oak casks, half in second-passage barriques). The wine finally ages 6 months in the bottle. |
Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
PH | 3.57 |
Dry extract | 36.8 gr/L |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |