Speri’s 2005 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico La Roggia is a taut, mineral-driven version of Veneto’s most famous dessert wine. Chocolate, plums, sweet spices and licorice all flow from this pretty, restrained Soave. The wine reveals terrific balance, with tannins that are especially refined in this vintage. As is often the case, I find this Recioto needs air to show at its best. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2015.
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