Tommaso Bussola (500 ml) 2018 Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

Item Number: 20242

UPC: None

Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Sub Region: Valpolicella
Appellation/AVA: Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2018
Grape(s): 35% Corvina / 30% Corvinone / 30% Rondinella / 5% Molinara
Type: Wine - Dessert
Bottle Size: 500 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Elevation: 280-450 meters

Recioto della Valpolicella is a richly flavored, sweet red wine crafted from dried (passito) grapes in the Veneto region. Tommaso is a true expert in crafting Recioto, offering two exceptional bottlings: Recioto Classico and Recioto Classico ‘TB.’

Average Vine Age: 10 to 50 years

Winemaking Notes: The grapes to produce the Bussola Recioto Classico are naturally dried for 4-6 months in the fruttaio (special drying room). In January, 70% of the grapes is pressed, and fermentation starts with selected yeasts after 15 days of maceration. During the next 30 days, pump overs and skin submersion are performed daily.

The rest of the grapes (remaining 30%) that had been left drying is added to the wine to start a second fermentation, lasting roughly 30 days. After this period, it is moved to a steel tank with its fine lees, where it completes its fermentation and aging. The Bussola Recioto Classico ages for 36 months in stainless steel tank and then in bottle before release.