Discover La Collina dei Ciliegi, Recioto della Valpolicella, a luxurious dessert wine crafted in Italy's Valpantena, the highest and coolest reaches of the celebrated Valpolicella region. Produced with passion and sustainable practices, La Collina dei Ciliegi harnesses the unique terroir of high-altitude vineyards surrounded by forests and meadows, resulting in exceptional cool-climate wines. The estate is SQNPI certified, reflecting its commitment to environmentally friendly and regenerative viticulture. Hand-harvested grapes, traditional drying methods, and meticulous fermentation combine to produce a wine of profound elegance and complexity. La Collina dei Ciliegi is the embodiment of refined winemaking, rooted in heritage and innovation. With an estate focused on organic principles and manual cultivation, the diversity of the land comes through in every bottle. Using a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes, the winemaking process includes natural grape drying, gentle fermentation, and ageing in French oak barriques. This carefully honed craftsmanship delivers a wine with remarkable depth and character, ideal for those seeking something truly special from the heart of Veneto.
Tasting Notes
Appearance:
This Recioto della Valpolicella pours a lustrous, deep ruby colour, hinting at the richness and concentration within.
Nose:
Vibrant aromas unfurl, offering layers of sweet ripe fruit-think black cherries and plums-interwoven with luxurious notes of exotic spice and a subtle balsamic undertone. The bouquet promises both opulence and complexity, inviting you in with its aromatic depth.
Palate:
On the palate, the wine is effortlessly silky and smooth, with enveloping tannins providing a supple structure. Flavours of luscious, ripe fruit dominate, harmoniously balanced by accents of sweet spice that add warmth and intrigue. The palate is dense and multi-layered, with an impressive interplay between fruit intensity and refined spiciness.
Finish:
A lingering, elegant balsamic finish completes the experience, echoing the wine's harmonious richness and leaving an unforgettable impression of depth and finesse. Enjoy La Collina dei Ciliegi, Recioto della Valpolicella, as the ultimate expression of high-altitude Valpolicella artistry-decadent, captivating, and crafted for moments worth savouring.
