A solid recioto, mid-weighted of feel, dutifully fresh and impressively long. Riffs on bitter chocolate, mocha, balsamic and cherry liqueur segue to a lilt of herbs from somewhere higher. Far from a blockbuster. Yet the tightly knit meld of coffee grind tannins, uncanny freshness and porcini botrytic influence, works well. The finish, pushy and gritty. Drink or hold.

Candied black cherry and cassis fruit notes are framed by bright, mouthwatering acidity in this creamy Recioto, and hints of dark chocolate, smoke and black licorice linger on the chewy finish. Drink now through 2025. 400 cases made, 80 cases imported.??–AN??Region: Italy / Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Select to Add