{"title":"Recchia Ca Bertoldi","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"recchia-ca-bertoldi-amarone-della-valpolicella-2012","title":"Recchia Ca Bertoldi Amarone della Valpolicella 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecchia Ca Bertoldi Amarone della Valpolicella 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-bodied, appassimento-method red wine from Veneto, Italy, bottled at 16.5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. This single-vineyard Amarone earned a Silver medal at the 2019 International Wine Challenge, reflecting the depth and complexity that over a decade of development — from vine to extended bottle aging — has produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 16.5%  |  Origin: Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy  |  Vintage: 2012  |  Producer: Recchia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Recchia family produces wine in the hamlet of Jago within Valpolicella, where the Ca' Bertoldi vineyard occupies a prized site. The 2012 vintage is a blend of 55% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, and 20% Rondinella — the classic Amarone triumvirate — harvested and then dried using the traditional appassimento method for approximately four months until roughly 40% of the grapes' water weight has evaporated, concentrating sugars and aromatics. After fermentation, the wine matures slowly in large oak barrels before undergoing extended bottle aging, a step that distinguishes Ca' Bertoldi from many younger-released Amarone bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose opens with intense, concentrated dark fruit — dried cherry and kirsch lead into layers of dry coconut and subtle smokiness. With time in the glass, deeper notes of chocolate and earthy spice emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is rich and velvety, immediately coating the palate with ripe cherry liqueur and dark berry compote. At mid-palate, bitter chocolate and smoky black fruit build substantial weight. The 16.5% alcohol is well-integrated, lending warmth without harshness, while a core of dried fruit intensity holds everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and resonant, with lingering bitter chocolate, dried cherry, and a faint smokiness that persists. The tannins are resolved and silky, a hallmark of both the 2012 vintage's maturity and the extended aging regimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Ca' Bertoldi Amarone\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Amarone is best served at 16–18°C (61–64°F), ideally decanted for 30 to 60 minutes to fully open. A generous Burgundy-style glass will allow the concentrated aromatics to express themselves. While Amarone is traditionally a sipping wine meant to stand on its own, it also pairs brilliantly at the table — see food suggestions below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a serious Italian wine enthusiast who appreciates aged, cellar-worthy bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring a special-occasion dinner with braised meats or truffle-based courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a mature, benchmark Amarone to a personal wine collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHosting a comparative tasting of Valpolicella's finest expressions alongside Ripasso and Recioto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Ca' Bertoldi Amarone taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e It delivers intense dried cherry, kirsch, and smoky black fruit layered with bitter chocolate and a long, velvety finish. The appassimento concentration creates a wine of substantial richness without cloying sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Ca' Bertoldi Amarone compare to Masi Costasera Amarone?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are classic Valpolicella Amarones built on Corvina-dominant blends, but the Recchia Ca' Bertoldi draws from a specific single-vineyard site in Jago and benefits from more extensive bottle aging before release. Masi Costasera is produced in larger volumes and tends to be released younger, making it a more widely available but typically less concentrated expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ca' Bertoldi Amarone good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — Amarone is one of Italy's premier contemplative wines, and this 2012 vintage's resolved tannins and complex aromatics make it ideal for slow, meditative drinking on its own. A brief decanting will amplify its layered character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Ca' Bertoldi Amarone made?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is produced by the Recchia family at their estate in Jago, a hillside hamlet within the Valpolicella zone of Veneto, northern Italy. The Ca' Bertoldi vineyard is a specific, prized site within this area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Ca' Bertoldi Amarone?\u003c\/strong\u003e Braised beef short ribs or osso buco complement the wine's dark-fruit intensity and weight. Aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Piave Vecchio echo its savory depth. Risotto all'Amarone is a classic regional match, as are dishes with truffle, wild mushrooms, or dark chocolate-based desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Ca' Bertoldi Amarone come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard bottling is a 750ml format, which is the most widely available size for this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Ca' Bertoldi Amarone worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine positions as a mid-premium Amarone, sitting between entry-level examples and the region's most limited cru bottlings. The combination of a strong vintage year, single-vineyard sourcing, extended aging, and International Wine Challenge recognition gives it solid standing within its price tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Ca' Bertoldi Amarone?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 vintage is now over a decade old, and that maturity has allowed the tannins to soften and the fruit to deepen into the dried, concentrated register that defines great aged Amarone. The single-vineyard provenance from Jago sets it apart from multi-parcel blends, offering a more site-specific expression of Valpolicella terroir. Its Silver medal at the 2019 International Wine Challenge confirms that the wine stood up to international scrutiny at a point when the vintage was already showing its character. For anyone seeking an Amarone that balances accessibility with genuine complexity, this bottling from the Recchia family delivers a compelling argument for patient winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recchia Ca Bertoldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44836877238441,"sku":"24531","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Recchia-Ca-Bertoldi-Amarone-Della-Valpolicella-2006__22688.jpg?v=1730473933"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/recchia-ca-bertoldi.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}