2016 Eleva – Tomo XIV – Recioto della Valpolicella Classico – DOCG

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2016 Eleva – Tomo XIV – Recioto della Valpolicella Classico – DOCGTomo XIV, an exquisite Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classico from SantAmbrogio di Valpolicella in the 2016 vintage, is a blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, Croatina, Teroldego, Merlot, Molinara, and Oseleta. Hand picked in mid September, the grapes undergo a meticulous 120 day drying process, enhancing sugars and polyphenols. Vinified in February with a unique fermentation interruption to preserve sugars, the wine matures in oak

this Sardinian gem undergoes meticulous manual harvest in late September

The wine is crafted using traditional methods

Ciliegiolo was introduced from Spain around 1870 by pilgrims coming back from Santiago de Compostela

orange blossom and elderflower on the nose

the grapes previously dried are added to the base wine and left macerating for about three months

calcareous soil

and white grape vines

and a subtle earthy undertone

with a maceration period of about 10 days to extract delicate aromas and fine tannins

The result is a wine of deep ruby color

Representing the best fruity and simple style of Nebbiolo from Ghemme

which justifies its synonym