Bottle Price £22.95
Case Price £275.40
Recioto is so called because the grapes come from the ears, the recie [from orecchie], those at the outermost of each cluster that receive the maximum sunshine. These berries are hand picked, then dried on mats [sometimes for up to three months] before pressing into musts that can make either sweet [Recioto] or, when the sugar is all converted during fermentation to alcohol, the dry Recioto Amarone, which can be one of Italy’s most distinguished wines.
The Begali is definitely one of the very best!
Deeply coloured purple, almost black in intensity, with a strong velvety sweet nose. Raisins and honey come through on the bouquet in addition to the fabulous earthy undertones. This richness and smoothness follows on the palate to linger for a long, long time. Delicious!
Full of character this Amarone goes with any rich meal, strong cheese or even the occasional dessert. It also benefits from being allowed to breathe sometimes, if you can resist, a day will show this wine to its best.
Richard Bampfield MW:
Deep colour, showing development. Rich, porty aromas, oozing with spice, cherry, damson and liquorice. Rich, full bodied, superbly balanced and showing deft new oak. Carries the alcohol with ease.