Speri La Roggia Recioto della Valpolicella Classico 2010

Gorgeous and complex, this sweet-kissed Recioto is brimming with notions of dark chocolate, smoked meat, tar and blackberry jam. Ripe and juicy in the mouth, it starts quite sweet, and then tannins and bright acids steer towards just-off-dryness for the long, pure finish. A wonderful choice for spiced meat dishes, rich cheeses, or desserts featuring semi-sweet chocolate. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2014)