Grilled herb and smoke notes accents the date and damson plum preserve flavors in this lively dessert wine. Hints of dark chocolate and spice show on the creamy finish. Drink now through 2020. 25 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Recioto della Valpolicella Select to Add

Richly aromatic, with notes of medicinal herbs and coffee liqueur, this dessert wine is silky and mouthcoating, balanced by bright, tangy acidity and flavors of candied cherry and kumquat, fig paste, praline and spice. Smoky finish. Drink now through 2024. 575 cases made, 21 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Recioto della Valpolicella Select to Add

Exotic and very aromatic, showing herb and floral accents to flavors of black cherry puree, strawberry and damson plum preserves, graphite and vanilla bean, with lots of spice--star anise, white pepper, cardamom and clove. Mouthwatering acidity balances this rich flavor range, echoing on the lightly tannic finish. Best from 2013 through 2023. 112 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Recioto della Valpolicella Select to Add

The 2008 Recioto della Valpolicella L’Eremita reveals excellent depth and harmony in its black cherries, espresso, mocha, spices and flowers. This is a relatively delicate style of Recioto that impresses for its balance more than its size or power. My impression is that it is best enjoyed sooner rather than later. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016. Importer: Massanois Imports, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 470-6769