After a cold, snowy autumn, a mild winter, and a fresh spring with favorable winds, June brought hail and rain, followed by a moderate summer with a hot July and storms in August. The Recioto della Valpolicella Cesari 2020 shows an intense purple color, with aromas of cherries in brandy, red and black berries, and a subtle balsamic note of myrtle; on the palate it is soft, fresh, with balanced structure and silky tannins.
Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Corvinone grapes are harvested early, placed in a single layer inside crates positioned inside the drying loft, and left to dry while being monitored until December. Maceration, ageing and bottle ageing follow.
soil
various soil types, mainly calcareous and clay.
grape varieties
Corvina Veronese; Corvinone; Rondinella
winemaking process
grape drying (3 months min.); vinificazione e fermentazione; affinamento finale in bottiglia
climate trend
Autumn featured cold weather and frequent snowfall, followed by a mild and dry winter. Adequate moisture prepared the vines for an unusually cool spring, with temperatures around or below freezing in March. Early June brought hail, then rain and cooler conditions persisted until roughly the 20th. Summer was characterized by moderate heat and favorable day-night temperature variations, with a late July heat spike moderated by thunderstorms starting in early August.
vinification & maturation
The production of Recioto begins with careful hand-harvesting of fully ripe grapes, typically Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. The grapes are then laid out to dry for several weeks on racks or in ventilated rooms (appassimento), which concentrates sugars, aromas, and flavors. Once the desired dehydration is reached, the grapes are gently pressed, and fermentation begins slowly at controlled temperatures to preserve the wine's natural fruitiness and aromatic intensity. Fermentation is followed by a short aging period and 6 months of bottle maturation, which complete the wine's structure and elegance.
tasting notes
Cesari Recioto shows an intense purple-red color, with aromas of cherry in spirit, blackberries and blackcurrant preserves, and finishing notes of cocoa, coffee, and a balsamic hint of myrtle. On the palate, it is smooth and fresh, with good structure and silky, well-balanced tannins. An ideal wine for the end of a meal, pairing perfectly with dry pastries, nuts, chocolate, aged cheeses or enjoyed as a wine for meditation.
Classics
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The spirit of Valpolicella Classica and Soave: authentic and contemporary.
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A blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, and Rondinella sourced from various vineyards throughout the Valpolicella Classica region, following the traditional Amarone drying and ageing process.
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The Classics line fully embodies the philosophy of Contemporary Soul, providing an interpretation of Valpolicella Classica and Soave's most representative wines with an elegant, modern and captivating twist.
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