Lenotti Recioto Valpolicella Classico
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Lenotti Recioto Valpolicella Classico

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Wine: Red, sweet

Producer: Lenotti

Color:  The wine has a dark ruby ​​color with shades of red brick.

Taste:  The wine has a very seductive, sweet, velvety taste.

Aroma:  Wine charms intense, rich, fresh and fruity aroma.

Interesting Facts

Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, excellent dessert wine from the collection of the Italian manufacturer Lenotti. The wine is produced in limited quantities and only in the best years. Blend wine consists of three local grape varieties: Corvina (50%), Rondinella (40%) and Molenaar (10%), grown on its own vineyards farms in the provinces of Negrar, Valgatara and Fumane. Corvina grapes winemakers known for its good acidity and hints of cherries on the palate, so it is widely used in blends to impart guilt depth. Rondinella offers herbal notes, wine color and nourishes the body, but also emphasizes the delicate spice varieties Corvina. Molenaar, in turn, enriches the wine tannins and fresh acidity, but the share of this class in the blend according to the legislation must be within 15%.

Style wines Recioto Valpolicella originated in the region as a result of the search winemakers ways to increase the complexity, depth and richness of wines created from red grapes cool western region of Veneto. To achieve a greater concentration of flavors and natural sweetness of the berries, vintners company Lenotti dried grapes after harvest, remove excess moisture from the grapes. In January and February, when the drying process is completed, the grapes are pressed gently, slowly gained the must is fermented at controlled room temperature 71-73 ° F, until you reach the desired balance of alcohol and sugar. Wine aging is carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Cold bottling takes place on a modern sterile line using computer technology.

Producer's Description

Known admirers of classic wines of Veneto Lenotti family company has more than 100-year history. Lenotti has long been engaged in the manufacture of high-quality red, rosé and white wines that are relished consumers through the expressiveness and excellent performance. The year the company was founded on the shores of Lake Garda is considered in 1906. Historically, this area is in the center of Bardolino favorable to viticulture and is home to magnificent vineyards. Hilly terrain, proximity to the lake and clay soils with a mixture of gravel promote the cultivation of red grape varieties - Merlot, Sangiovese, Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and soils of volcanic origin and alluvial soils are ideal for growing white varieties, including popular Pinot Grigio and Garganega. Winemakers economy Lenotti painstakingly cared for and caring for the vines, sorting and selection of berries, introduce modern scientific achievements, as well as control all production processes of wine to connoisseurs of elegant drinks could fully enjoy the fruits of their hard labor.

Today the company operates oenologist by training Giancarlo Lenotti and help him in this his wife Marina and sons Claudio and Enrico. Claudio works as a manager for international export, since over 90% of its products are exported to all corners of the world, and Enrico and Marina involved in sales within Italy. The scale of production has steadily increased, in 2004-2005 have been completely renovated and upgraded line for bottling wine, winemaking and aging blocks. Also, the company has developed a special technology capping wine that ensures the absence of oxygen under the cap. Control measurements include turning each bottle for 2-3 minutes in order to identify the defective copy. The main objective of the company Lenotti defined in 1968, reads: "to supply our customers with high quality products at competitive prices." This task is a family of winemakers from one year to put into practice, giving his fans a great wines at affordable prices. 

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Data sheet

Product Size
500ml
Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Blend
Corvina: 50%, Rondinella: 40%, Molinara: 10%
Limited Availability
Yes
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