The name ‘recioto’ comes from a term used in local dialect to describe the uppermost part of the cluster of Garganega grapes, where the most sugar can be found as it enjoys the most exposure to the sun. In fact, to obtain this special nectar, the best clusters are selected and laid on trays in dry, well-aired rooms. The grapes are left there to dry over the whole winter and are constantly checked and cleaned up to the moment of pressing. In the meantime, a noble rot forms on the grapes, which gives the wine a very distinctive flavour and aroma.
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