2021 Brigaldara Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG 375ml

Brand	Jk.14 Wines
Region	Veneto
Varietal	Corvina Rondinella Molinara
Size	375ml
Alcohol %	15.0%
Vintage	2021
Country	Italy

Recioto della Valpolicella is one of Italy’s oldest and most cherished wine styles—an indulgent dessert red born from patience and precision. JK.14’s 2021 Recioto captures that legacy in exquisite form. Made from handpicked Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes grown in the rolling hills of Valpolicella, the fruit is carefully laid out to dry in airy lofts for up to three months. This traditional “appassimento” process slowly concentrates sugars and flavours, transforming each berry into something intensely rich and aromatic. After gentle pressing, fermentation is deliberately halted before all the natural sugars are converted, preserving the wine’s luscious sweetness. Aged in oak to build depth and complexity, the result is a silken, opulent Recioto with layers of dark cherry, cocoa, and spice—an enchanting balance of sweetness and structure that speaks of tradition, time, and craftsmanship.

a sumptuous bouquet of black cherry compote, dried fig, and plum conserve, layered with notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and sweet tobacco. Hints of roasted hazelnut, espresso, and violet emerge as the wine unfolds in the glass, offering both richness and finesse.

On the palate, it’s velvety and deeply concentrated, with luscious dark fruits seamlessly woven through fine tannins and a gentle sweetness. Flavours of mulberry, blackberry liqueur, and cocoa powder glide across the tongue, balanced by a subtle lift of freshness that prevents any heaviness. The finish is long and harmonious—satin-smooth with lingering impressions of spiced cherry, mocha, and dried rose petals. Elegant yet indulgent, this Recioto is a masterclass in balance and texture, equally divine with dark chocolate desserts or aged hard cheeses. The recommended serving temperature is 13-15 degrees.