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Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Cinnamon

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Fig

Notes of: Prune

Notes of: Plum

Le Salette

Le Salette Pergole Vece Recioto della Valpolicella Classico

Italy, Veneto

Red dessert wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.6

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Le Salette Pergole Vece Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is a premium wine produced by Le Salette, a renowned winery in the Valpolicella Classico appellation of Italy. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Pergole Vece vineyard, which is known for its unique soil composition and ideal microclimate. The winemaking process involves drying the grapes on straw mats for several months and aged in terracotta amphorae, resulting in a concentrated and complex flavor profile. The wine is characterized by its rich, full-bodied style, with notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. It is a perfect accompaniment to desserts or can be enjoyed on its own as a luxurious after-dinner treat.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Le Salette Pergole Vece Recioto della Valpolicella Classico is a wonderfully complex red dessert wine that offers a vibrant bouquet of ripe red and dark fruit aromas, accented by sweet spice and leathery notes.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and luscious, with intense flavors of black cherry, prune, and plum jam, layered with hints of clove, cinnamon, licorice, and leather. Rich and velvety on the finish, this is a truly fantastic dessert wine that is sure to please.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (5)

Corvina

Rondinella

Corvinone

ORIGINS

Winery: Le Salette

Region: Veneto

Veneto is a region in the north-eastern part of Italy, located between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps. It is one of the most important wine-producing regions in the country, with a long history of winemaking and a wide variety of wines. The history of winemaking in Veneto dates back to the Roman Empire, when the region was known as Venetia. The Romans planted vineyards in the area and developed a variety of winemaking techniques. In the Middle Ages, Veneto was home to some of the most renowned winemakers in Europe, and the region's wines were highly sought after. Today, Veneto is one of the most important wine-producing regions in Italy, with a wide range of styles and varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.6

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