The Serègo Alighieri Casal dei Ronchi Recioto della Valpolicella is an exquisite Italian dessert wine. Made by the descendants of the renowned poet Dante Alighieri, it evokes a sense of history. The wine comes from the Valpolicella area of Northeast Italy, famous for its Amorone wines. It exhibits a deep garnet colour that's pleasing to the eye. On the palate, it's rich and full-bodied, with sweet, ripe fruits and notes of chocolate and spices. Perfectly balanced, its luscious sweetness is tempered by a good acidic backbone. Pair it with desserts or blue cheeses for an intriguing flavour combination.

Tasting Notes

A noble, traditional, sweet dessert red wine from the Valpolicella region, this Recioto comes from the ancient Casal dei Ronchi vineyard on the Possessioni Serego Alighieri estate. Made from the classic blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes, laid out for the winter to rest on bamboo racks in drying lofts during the Appassimento process. On the nose intense aromas of cherries preserved in spirit, and walnuts. On the palate sweet, super-ripe cherries, hints of plum jam with spices and elegant tannins.

About the Winery

Located in the heart of Valpolicella, Italys’s renowned wine-making region, Serègo Alighieri is an esteemed winery with an illustrious heritage dating back to the 12th century. The vineyards occupy 135 acres of the fertile, sun-soaked terrains, basking in the favourable Mediterranean climate that is integral to yielding the highest calibre of grapes.

The winery's history is deeply intertwined with that of its founding family. Serègo Alighieri's lineage can be traced back over 20 generations to the legendary poet Dante Alighieri. Today, the Alighieri family strives to uphold this rich lineage, infusing the nuances of their treasured heritage into every fine wine produced at their estate.

One notable offering from Serègo Alighieri winery is its famed Amarone. Renowned for its powerful flavour profile and impressive maturation potential, this robust red wine is a testament to the Alighieri family's meticulous attention to detail in every step of the vinification process.

Visitors to the winery are encouraged to partake in an immersive vine-to-bottle experience. Like stepping back in time, you will meander through the centuries-old vineyards, discover traditional winemaking techniques, and indulge in tastings of the estate's celebrated wines. Equally enthralling, is the chance to savour traditional local cuisine in the rustic comfort of the "Foresteria" guesthouse; where earthy, yet elegant furnishings whisk guests back to a bygone era of genteel Italian rural life.

Serègo Alighieri’s wines, much like its history, are rich and complex, a harmonious blend of the vineyard’s mineral-rich terroir, the family's extensive winemaking expertise and an unwavering devotion to quality. A visit to the winery not only offers an introduction to some of the Italy's finest wines but also offers an intimate glimpse into the very heart of Valpolicella’s cultural and viticultural heritage, punctuated by the Alighieri family’s centuries-long narrative.

Whether you are a connoisseur of fine wines, or simply an appreciator of historical sites, Serègo Alighieri winery is a destination where every visitor is welcomed and cherished. After all what good is a wine. If not shared with friends in celebration and jubilation.

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