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NORTHEAST ITALY
Northeast Italy
Freshness, crisp acidity and purity of varietal character personify thewines of the northeastern regions of Trentino Alto Adige, Friuli-VeneziaGiulia and the Veneto.
THIS IS A MORE MOUNTAINOUS AREA than the northwest (with the exception ofValle d'Aosta), with just over half the land occupied by the Dolomites andtheir precipitous foothills. Some of the finest wines are grown in the lush,verdant vineyards of the South Tyrol in the Alto Adige, just over the borderfrom Austria. A great deal of wine is exported; the bulk of it unexcitingSoave and Valpolicella. Locally there is much greater variety and valueto be had - a number of French and German grapes are grown in addition tothe local varieties and dedicated producers continue to experiment.
TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE
This is the most westerly and spectacular of the three regions, with morethan 90 per cent of the area covered by mountainous countryside. It comprisestwo autonomous provinces, the Italian-speaking Trento in the south and theGerman-speaking Bolzano or South Tyrol in the north, where the wines maypossess alternative German names and can carry a QbA designation.
The generic Alto Adige DOC (Sudtiroler QbA) is remarkably good and accountsfor 30 per cent of the region's total DOC output There are also a numberof fine wines produced in these cool, high vineyards.
THE VENETO
Stretching from the river Po to the Austrian border and sandwiched betweenTrentino-Alto Adige to the west and Friuli Venezia Giulia to the east, themajority of the Veneto's wines are grown on the alluvial plains in the southof the region. This is oneof the most exciting hunting grounds for ItalianBordeaux-type blends. Maculan of Breganze, in the western province of Vicenza,produces the best Cabernet based blends, although such is the rate of developmentin this style of wine chat several other producers may reach the same qualityin the near future.
FRIULI-VENEZLA GIULIA
Situated in the northeastern corner of Italy, this largely mountainous regionhas grown many non Italian varieties since phylloxera wiped out its vineyardsin the late-nineteenth century The naturally innovative Friulians (and SouthTyrolians) used the opportunity to replant their vineyards with severalbetter-quality foreign grapes, starting with the Merlot, which was broughtto this region by Senator Pecile and Count Savorgnan in 1880. Over the last100 years, the northeast has consistency demonstrated that the use of superiorgrape varieties and relatively lower yields can produce wines of dramaticallyimproved quality
Friuli is the home of some of the country's best wines, including many ofits most complex Cabernet blends. Girolamo Dorigo's "Montsclapade"which is the best of an exceptionally fine group of wines, is a typicallyFriulian blend of both Cabernets, Merlot and Malbec. The Malbec is a rarevariety on this side of the Alps, but it fares well in Friuli and mightwell be the key to the complexity of these wines. A few rather unconventionalblends are found the most unusual being Abbazia di Rosazzo's multi-nationalRonco dei Roseti, which mixes the four Bordeaux varieties with the GermanLimberger, the Italian Refosco and the obscure Tazzelenghe.
Another Abbazia di Rosazzo wine, Ronco delle Acacie, is a rare masterpiecein the new Italian school of "super-deluxe" Vini da Tavola whitewines. This category of dry white Italian wine is expensive but mostly disappointing.
The largest volume of fine wines comes from one of Friuli's two Colli or"hilly" areas, Colli Orientali del Friuli,, which is close tothe Yugoslav border and encompasses many varietal wines. They are well worthlooking out for - all except for the Picolit, a grossly overrated and horrendouslyoverpriced sweet wine. This one is the only Picolit in Italy to have DOCstatus, but the wine is no better than other examples found throughout thecountry
Fine wines of Trentino-Alto Adige
ALTO ADIGE (SUDTIROLER) DOC
This generic appellation covers the entire Alto Adige or South Tyrol,which is in the northern province of Bolzano, It is remarkably consistentin terms of quality, considering that it represents some 3.0 per cent ofthe region's total production. With the exception of Alto Adige spumante,All the wines are pure varietals and must contain at least 95 per cent ofthe grape indicated ( as opposed to 85 per cent elsewhere in Italy). AlternativeGerman names are given in brackets.
RED There are six varietals in this category Cabernet covers either Cabernetsauvignon or Cabernet franc, or both, and ranges from simple, but delightful,everyday wines to deeper-colored full bodied, richer wines that become warm,mellow and spicy after five to ten years.. Lagrein Dunkel (Lagrein Scuro)is made from an underrated' indigenous grape variety and can have a fine,distinctive character and good color. Malvasia or Malvasier is producedhere as a red wine, but it would he better made into white or rose. Merlotcan he simply light and fruity or attain greater heights, with a good spicy,sweet-pepper aroma and fine, silky texture. Pinot Nero (Blauburgunder) isa most difficult varietal to perfect, but those from Mazzon are good anda speciality of this region (they will have Mazzoner on the label). Schiava(Vernatschs) accounts for one in five bottles produced under this appellationand is the most popular tavern wine.
Best: 1983, 1985, 1986 Between 2 10 years
WHITE There are no less than ten different varietals in this category Chardonnaycan range from light and neutral to delicately fruity and even frizzantinoor verging upon spumante The fuller versions can have recognizable varietalcharacteristics but still lack the weight and intensity of flavor of evenbasic Burgundy Moscato Giallo (Goldenmuskateller) is made into deliciousdessert wines Pinot bianco (Weissburgunder) is the most widely planted ofall the white grape varieties and produces most of Alto Adige's finest whitewines. Pinot grigio (Rulander) is potentially as successful as Pinot bianco,but does not always occupy the best sites. Riesling Italico (Welschriesling)is insignificant in both quantity and quality. Riesling Renano (Rheinriesling)is fine, delicate and attractive at the lowest level, but can be extraordinarilygood in exceptional vintages. Riesling x Sivaner (Muller Thurgau) is relativelyrare - a pity because planted here it achieves a lively spiciness Sauvignonwas very scarce in the early 1980s, hut as the vogue for this grape spreadso its cultivation increased and sufficient success has been achieved toearmark the crisp, dry and varietally pure Alto
Adige Sauvignon as the wine of the 1990s. Silvaner is made mostly to bedrunk young and fresh. Traminer aromatico (Gewurztraminer) is more restrainedthan the classic Alsace version, but its delicate aroma and understatedflavor our has a charm of its own.
Best: 1983. 1984, 1986 within I - 5 years
Rose Only three varietal rosato wines are allowed. Lagrein Rosato (LagreinKretzer) is overtly fruity in a very round and smooth style. Pinot Neroor (Blauburgunder) is more successful as a rose than as a red. Moscato rosa(Rosenmuskateller) makes very flamboyant, semi-sweet to sweet wines withan unusually high natural acidity, intense floral perfume and an exaggeratedMuscat flavor
Best: 1982, 1983. 1985. 1986 Within I- 3 years
SPARKLING WHITE Pure or blended Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, Pinot nero andChardonnay fumed into spumante. by either cuve close or methode champenoise.
Best: Mostly non-vintage Within 2-5 years
* Bellendorf, Josef Hofstatter, Kettmeir, Alois Lageder, Schloss Sallegg,Tefernbrunner
TERLANO (TERLANER) DOC
Soft, dry, blended white wines and Five varietals from five communesnear Bolzano. The quality and character is very similar to the Alto AdigeDOC. See that entry for best recent vintages and when to drink.
* Alois Lageder, Cantina Sociale Terlano
TRENTINO DOC
Although many Trentino wines are softer and Iess racy than those fromAlto Adige, their general character is similar. In addition to all the varietalsthat quality for Alto Adige, this appellation also includes Nosiola, a grapevariety used for both the disappointing, sweet vin santo and dull dry winewith a typically bitter aftertaste. Cabernet franc and Cabernet sauvignonare used in pure varietals as well as blends. A local variety, Marzemino,produces a pleasant, medium-bodied wine, with a fruit-and-bitter , almondflavor. See Alto Adige for best recent vintages and when to drink.
* Barone de Cles, Riccardo Battitotti, Guerrieri Gonzaga, Conti Bossi Fedrigotti,Conti Martini, Pojer & Sandri, De Tarczal, Armando Simoncelli, Zeni
VALLE ISARCO (EISACKTALER) DOC
The varietal whites made from Gewurztraminer, Pinot grigio, Silvanerand Muller-Thurgau are similar to those of the Alto Adige. Another variety,Veltliner, produces a mild, dean, fruity, dry wine for quaffing . See AstoAdige for best recent years and when to drink.
* Alois Lageder, Klosterkellerei Eisacktaler, Stiftskellerei Neustift
The best Cabernet-based wines of Trentino-Alto Adige
These wines are not quite as successful as similar blends in the neighboringVeneto and Friuli regions, but some improve with each new vintage. The finestBordeaux-style wines of Trentino may improve for ten years or more.
CASTEL SAN MICHELE,
Istituto Agrario Provincale San Michele all Adige Cabernet franc, Cabernetsauvignon, Merlot
FOIANEGHE , Conti Bossi Fedrigotti Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon
MASO LODRON, Letrari Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot
MORI VECIO, Lagariavini Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon Merlot
SAN LEONARDO,
Guerrieri Gonzaga Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot
SAN ZENO,
La Vinicola Sociale Aldeno Merlot, Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
The best dry sparkling wines of Trentino-Alto Adige
EQUIPE 5 BRUT RISERVA EQUIPE 5 BRUT ROSE FERRARI BRUT
FERRARI BRUT DE BRUT FERRARI BRUT ROSE
FERRARI NATURE
FERRARI RISERVA GIULIO FERRARI
These wines are all made by the methode champenoise. They areall VT and not necessarily made from grapes grown within the region.
Other wines of Trentino-Alto Adige
CALDARO or LAGO DI CALDARO (KALTERERSEE) DOC
Soft, fruity, red wines that are easy to drink
CASTELLER DOC
Dry or semi-sweet, red and rose wines for everyday drinking.
COLLI Dl BOLZANO
(BOZNER LEITEN) DOC
Soft, fruity, red wines that are best drunk very young.
DE VTTE* VT Josef Hofstatter Dry white wine with a fragrant flavor.
KOLBENHOFER* VT
Josef Hofstatter A more serious version of Caldaro from a vineyard aboveTramin
MERANESE DI COLLINA
(MERANER HUGEL) DOC
Light, delicately scented red wines from Merano, northwest of Bolzano.
SANTA MADDALENA (SANKT MAGDALENER*) DOC
Drinkable, full bodied, smooth, vinous red wines from an appellationthat was undeservedly ranked by Mussolini as one of Italy's greatest.
SORNI* DOC
This steadily improving appellation makes soft red wines and light,fresh, delicate whites.
TEROLDEGO ROTALIANO* DOC
Full bodied red wines made from the Teroldego grape. There is also afuller, more concentrated Superiore version and an attractive rose.
VALDADIGE (ETSCHTALER) DOC
Fine wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
COLLI GORIZIANO or COLLIO DOC
A large range of predominantly white wines from a hilly area close tothe Yugoslav border.
RED These three varietals can reach very high standards.
Merlot, Cabernet franc, Pinot nero
Best: 1982,1983,1985,1986 Within 1 -4 years
WHITE In addition to a blended, dry white wine that can be slightly frizzantino,there are eight dry white varietals.
Riesling, Italico, Tocai Friulano,, Malvasia, Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio,Ribollla, Sauvignon, Traminer
Best: 1983,1986 Within 1 3 years
* Borgo Conventi, Livio Felluga, Marco Felluga, Conti Formentini, GradmirGradnik, Jermann, Doro Pricnic,
Radikon, Russiz Superiore, Mario Schiopetto
COLLI ORIENTALI DEL FRIULI DOC
A larger, more prestigious area than its neighbor Colli Goriziano.
RED With the exception of the Pinot nero, red varietals are more successfulhere than they are in Colli Goriziano.
Merlot, Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Pinot nero, Refosco
Best: 1982.1983.1985.1986 Between 3-8 years
WHITE AU these wines are pure varietals made in a dry style with the exceptionof Verduzzo, which is an interesting, full flavored wine that may be dryor semi sweet, and the famous, but overrated and overpriced, Picolit . (Thisis the only Picolit in Italy to have its own DOC)
Picolit, Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, Ribolla, Riesling, Renano, Sauvignon,Tocai Friulano, VerduzzoSauvignon, Tocai Friulano, Verduzzo
Best: 1983,1986 Within 1- 3 years
* Abbazia di Rosazzo, Girolamo Dorigo, Giovanni Dri, Livio Felluga, Valle,Volpe Pasini
PICOLIT DOC See Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC.
RONCO DELLE ACACIE VT
Abbazia di Rosazzo This brilliant baroque aged blend is 100 per centItalian in style.
WHITE An aromatic bouquet combined with mouth watering fruit flavors, finesseand beautifully understated new oak on the finish.
Pinot bianco, Ribolla, Malvasia a Tocai Friulano
Best: 1984,1985,1986 Between 3-7 years
SCHIOPPETTINO VT
An ancient Friulian variety, Schioppettino was nearly extinct untilthese wines suddenly became fashionable in the 1980s.
RED Very ripe and round wines with a fine, spicy scented bouquet and richfruit flavor that only attains great finesse with maturity
Schioppettino
Best: 1982,1983,1985,1986 Between 5- 15 years
* Ronchi di Cialla Ronco del Gmeniz Giuseppe Toti
VINTAGE TUNINA VT Jermann
One of Italy's greatest "super deluxe" white wines. Whilst othersin this style are disappointing and expensive, this wine justifies its price.
WHITE This wine has an aroma and flavor that is akin to a fine AlsatianPinot Blanc and there is also the hint of a white Burgundy but it also hasa slightly bitter sweet finish that is distinctly Italian.
Chardonnay Pinot bianco, Sauvignon blanc, Picolit
Best: 1982,1983,1985,1986 Between 5-10 years
The best Cabernet-based wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
DRAGARSKA VT, Drufovka
Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot
MONTSCLAPADE VT, Girolamo
Dorigo Cabernet franc. Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
RONCO DEL GMENIZ (COLLI ORENTALI DOC)
Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon,Merlot, Malbec
RONCO DEI ROSETI VT, Abbazia di Rosazzo
Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Limberger, Refosco, Tazzelenghe
Other wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
AQUILEA* DOC
A wide-ranging appellation of four varietal red wines and one blendedone (Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Refosco del PeduncoloRosso); seven white varietals (Tocai Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio,Riesling Renano, Sauvignon, Traminer Verduzzo, Friulano); and a rose thatmay be at least 70 per cent Merlot. All are generally light, crisply balancedwines, although some producers excel in better years.
CARSO* DOC
Basic Carso must be made from at least 70 per cent Terrano, which isthe Mondeuse of France, while Terrano di Carso must be from a minimum of85 per cent; both are deep, full, red wines. Malvasia del Carso is a richand spicy, dry white wine.
FRANCONIA (BLAUFRANKISCH) VT
This is made from the Limberger of Germany in a fuller, darker stylethan is possible in its homeland, yet it still possesses the same light,fruity flavor.
GRAVE DEL FRIULI* DOC
This large appellation spreads out either side of the river Tagliamentobetween Sacile in the west and Cividale di Friuli in the east. It accountsfor more than half of Friuli's total production. It is a large and complicated,multi varietal DOC and although the overall quality of its wines does notallow it a place in the "fine" wine section, several wine. makersregularly produce fine win=. There are six red varietals (Merlot, Cabernet,Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Refosco, Pinot Nero); eight white varietals(Chardonnay, Tocai Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Verduzzo, RieslingRenano, Sauvignon, Traminer Aromatico) and a Cabernet franc-dominated rosatoblend.
ISONZO* DOC
A small area south of Colli Goriziano, but not quite in the same class.The two red varietals (Merlot, Cabernet are most successful and, of theeight white Varietals, the Sauvignon is the most promising.
LATISANA DOC
An area that stretches from the central section of the Grave del Friulito the Adriatic coast at Lignano Sabbiadoro. The red varietals are Merlot,Cabernet and Refosco and the white are Tocai Friulano), Pinot Bianco, PinotGrigio and Verduzzo Friulano.
LISON-PRAMAGGIORE DOC
This DOC of Venato overlaps part of Friuli. See Fine wines of the Veneto.
TACELENGHE or TAZZELENGHE VT
This red wine's name is the local dialect for tazzalingua which meansa sharpness on the tongue, and is indicative of the wine's tannic nature.However, it does soften after five or skit years in bottle.
TERRANO DEL CARSO VT See Carso DOC.
Fine wines of the Veneto
LISON-PRAMAGGIORE DOC
This new DOC, in the very cast of the Veneto, has combined the threeDOCs of Cabernet di Pramaggiore, Merlot di Pramaggiore and Tocai di Lisoninto one and expanded the appellation.
RED The Cabernet is a fine, chocolatey blend that can attain significantfinesse after five or six years in bottle; the prolific Merlot is more eserious in Pramaggiere than in any other area of the Veneto, especiallywhen given structure by the addition of 10 per cent Cabernet
Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot grigio, Refosco del PeduncoloRosso
Best: 1983,1985,1986 Between 3 -4 years
WHITE Tocai Italico, as the Tocai di Lison is now called, is a pleasant,refreshingly dry fruity, white wine with a light richness. The new varietalshave yet to establish a reputation.
Pinot bianco, Riesling Italico Sauvignon, Tocai Itailco and Verduzzo
Best: 1983,198S,1986 Within 1-3 years
PRATO Dl CANZIO (BREGANZE DOC) Maculan
One wine stands out in the Breganze DOC as exceptional by any standards
WHITE This wine has a rich, tangy flavor, some spice, an excellent balanceof fruit and acidity and a hint of sweet oak on the nose and aftertaste.Tocai, Pinot bianco, Riesling
Best: 1985,1986 Within 2-5 years
RECIOTO DI SOAVE DEI CAPITELLI (RECIOTO DI SOAVE DOC) Anselmi
This wine is a revelation. It has a gloriously golden color, a luxuriantbouquet suggestive of honey, flowers, nuts and molasses; a fabulously rich,sweet and complex flavor of honeyed spicy fruit and a fine, smoky-creamyoak finish. l recommend any Vintage. The wines should be drunk between 3-10 years.
SOAVE DOC
Most examples of this over-produced wine are thin and acidic , but thereare a few enjoyable wines from the central, hilly, classico area Minimumof 70% Garganega, and a maximum of 30% Trebbiano
Best: 1981,1982,1983,1985 Within l -4 years
* Bolla's Vignetti di Frosca, Masi's "sol Baraca", Pieropan's"La Rocc", Santi's "Monteforte", Anselmi's "CapitelFoscarino" and "Monteforte"
SOAVE CLASSICO CAPITEIFOSCARINO (SOAVE CLASSICO DOC) Anselmi
If this wine is indicative of how classic Save once tasted, then there alittle wonder that it achieved such widespread fame. Its rich, crisp fruitcan only be obtained from moderate yields of perfectly ripe, healthy grapes.Roberto Anselmi cuts off whole bunches of grapes during the summer to limitthe potential harvest I recommend any vintage. The wine should be drunkbetween two and four years.
SOAVE CLASSICO MONTEFORTE (SOAVE CLASSICO DOC) Anselmi
This Soave is full of the vanilla aroma of new oak and, although I wouldnot like to see all Soave made in this style, such expressive an d innovativewine making is only to be encouraged. I recommend any vintage. The wineshould be drunk between two and four years.
TORCOLATO VT
Maculan Torcolato is made from passito grapes and is very rich and succulentlysweet at the same time. This version is the most elegant passito wine Ihave encountered. Tocai, Vespaiolo
Best: 1980, 1982, 1983 Between 5-10 years
"VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO VT
This style of wine has long been traditional in the Veneto. The bestyoung Valpolicella is pumped into tanks or barrels previously used for reciotothat still contain its lees. When mixed with the young wine, active yeastcells remaining in this sediment precipitate a second fermentation. Thisincreases the alcohol content of the wine and gives it some of the reciotocharacter. Once the wines have gone through this process, they cannot bearthe Valpolicella appellation and are thus sold as Vino da Tavola under variousbrand names.
1980, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986
Between 6-15 years
Allegrini's La Grola, Boscaini's "Le Cane", Fratelli Di Tedeschi's"Capitel San Rocco" Masi's "Campo Fiorin" Bertani's"Catullo"
The best Cabernet-based wines of the Veneto
BRENTINO (BREGANZE DOC) Maculan
Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon,Merlot
CAPO DEL MONTE VT, Fattoria di Ogliano
Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon Marzemino
CASTELLO DI RONCADE VT Barone Ciani Bassetti
Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit verdot
LA RIVE ROSE (COLLI BERICI DOC), Villa dal Ferro Lazzarini
Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon
VENEGAZZU DELLA CASA VT, Conte Loredan - Gasparini
Cabernet franc, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec
VIGNETO FRATTA (BREGANZE DOC), Maculan
Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc
Other wines of the Veneto
BARDOLINO* DOC
Dry, sometimes frizzante, light reds and rose (chiaretto) wines thatcan be interesting.
BIANCO DI CUSTOZA* DOC
Scented, dry white wines with a smooth aftertaste and sparkling whitewines from various grapes grown on the shores of Lake Garda
BIANCO TOARA VT
Dry, scented white wines made around the visage of Toara in the CoDiBerici district.
BREGANZE* DOC
Vinous, slightly tannic, blended red wines and dry, fresh white wineblends. There are two red varietals (Cabernet, Pinot Nero) and three whiteones (Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Vespaiolo).
CAPITEL SAN ROCCO* VT Fratelli Tedeschi
A red wine that is Tedeschi's equivalent of Masi's "Campo Fiorin"
(see "Valpolicella " ripasso and a more interesting white - adry, aromatic and characterful version of Soave.
COLLI BERICI DOC
Three red varietals (Merlot, Tocai Rosso, Cabernet) and four white (Garganega,Tocai Bianco, Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco), produced in an area immediatelysouth of Vicenza . The Cabernet can be rich and grassy with chunky-chocolateyfruit, the red Tocai is unusual and interesting but the others are unexciting.
COLLI EUGANEI DOC
Bordering Colli Berici to the southeast, this area produces soft, fullbodied, dry or semi-sweet red wine blends and Cabernet and Merlot varietals.There are four white varietals and smooth, dry or semisweet white blends.The basic blended rosso is the most consistent wine.
GAMBELLARA DOC
Scented, dry or sometimes semisweet, white wines and fruity, semisweet,still, semi sparkling or sparkling white recioto There is also a sweet,smooth vin santo.
LESSINI DURELLO DOC
This is a new appellation for dry white wine from the Durello grapegrown between Verona and Vicenza
MASLANCO VT Masi
Dry and fruity white wine made from Garganega, Trebbiano and Durellograpes.
MONTELLO E COLLI ASOLANI DOC
Red varietals (Merlot, Cabernet ) and white varietals including Prosecco.
PIAVE or VINI DEL PIAVE* DOC
A large area to the west of Lison Pramaggiore producing four red varietals(Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot Nero, Raboso) and four white varietals (Tocai,Verduzzo, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio). The Cabernet and Raboso can be readyquite good
PROSECCO DI CONEGLlANO-VALDOBBIADENE DOC
Dry and semi-sweet, fizzy, white wines that have large bubbles and acoarse, dull flavor. A still version is also produced.
RABOSO* DOC
The indigenous Raboso grape has long produced excellent value Vino daTavola red wines that are full of sunny fruit and capable of improving aftertwo to three years in bottle, but it has only recently acquired DOC status.
RECIOTO BIANCO DI CAMPOCIESA* VT
Soft, sweet, well scented, golden colored white wines made from
passito grapes.
RECIOTO DI SOAVE DOC
Naturally sweet, liquoroso or spumante Soave made from passito grapes.The one outstanding wine is made by Anselmi. See Recioto di Soave dei Capitelli.
RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOC
These wines, which are made from passito grapes, have a very deep colorand a powerful Port like flavor. Dry amarone and spumante styles are alsoproduced.
VALPANTENA DOC
Single-village Valpolicella or Recioto della Valpolicella
VALPOLICELLA DOC
The American wine writer Robert Parker describes most Valpolicella as"insipid industrial garbage 'and I would agree with him. Exceptionsare made by Quintarelli, Alighieri and also include Bolls's Vigneti di JagoValpolicella at its best is full of juicy, cherry-fruit flavors.