Giuseppe Quintarelli – Recioto della Valpolicella Classico 2004 – Veneto Italy

Giuseppe Quintarelli Recioto della Valpolicella Classico 2004 is one of Italy's most extraordinary sweet wines. Produced from carefully selected grapes destined for the traditional Recioto style and aged for years before release, it delivers remarkable richness, complexity, and nearly unmatched aging potential.

🍷 At a Glance

• Blend: 55% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 15% Cabernet, Nebbiolo, Croatina and Sangiovese
• Region: Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOC, Veneto, Italy
• Vintage: 2004
• Vine Age: Approximately 30 years
• Vineyard Area: 11 hectares
• Soil: Limestone and basalt
• Harvest: Hand-selected grapes from parcels chosen specifically for Recioto production
• Vinification: Traditional appassimento; grapes dried naturally before pressing, followed by 20 days of maceration and 45 days of fermentation with indigenous yeasts
• Aging: 5–6 years in Slavonian oak barrels
• Style: Sweet red dessert wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Black cherry, dried fig, blackberry preserves, raisin
• Savory: Cocoa, spice, tobacco, balsamic notes
• Structure: Luxurious sweetness balanced by freshness and extraordinary persistence

Made from the ripest portions of the grape clusters, known as the “ears” or recie, this wine combines immense concentration with remarkable balance. Layers of dried fruit, spice, cocoa, and balsamic complexity unfold slowly across the palate, creating a profound dessert wine capable of evolving gracefully for decades.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced using the traditional appassimento method and extended barrel aging
• Crafted from specially selected fruit chosen exclusively for Recioto production
• One of Italy's most collectible and long-lived sweet wines

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Dark chocolate desserts
• Gorgonzola and blue cheeses
• Dried fruits and roasted nuts
• Enjoyed on its own as a meditation wine

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of legendary Italian wines
✓ Lovers of complex sweet wines
✓ Fans of traditionally crafted, age-worthy dessert wines
✕ Not ideal if you prefer dry red wines