Other Zones in Emilia-Romagna
Wine for Dessert?
We've found 250 wine(s) in our Italian Wine Guide which are good for Dessert.
Read more
Wine: White wine
Kind: Sweet wine
Taste: Very sweet
Volume: Strong
Min. alcohol: 24%
Mandatory Storage: Min. 13 mos.
Storage potential: 6 years
Romagna Albana Passito Riserva DOCG has the same grape composition as the dry Romagna Albana Secco DOCG, namely the Albana grape (95-100%) with the permitted addition of other local green grapes (0-5%). It is this type of Passito, and the less aged Romagna Albana Passito DOCG, that draw the attention of the arbiters of taste.
Romagna Albana Passito Riserva DOCG is produced from semi-dried grapes, which, back in the day, were obtained in special drying houses, a few months before Christmas. Today, however, it seems that more and more producers leave the grapes to dry on the plant, so they would be attacked by the so-called “noble rot”.
The color ranges from brilliant straw yellow to golden, with amber reflections. The aroma is intense, with clear, fruity notes, and the taste is sweet, full-bodied, and intensely velvety, with a slightly acid aftertaste.
Hold on tight: the minimum alcohol content should be 24%. No wonder Romagna Albana Passito Riserva DOCG perfectly accompanies (very) sweet desserts or just a quiet moment, away from the hustle and bustle.
The mandatory aging period for Romagna Albana Passito Riserva DOCG is 13 months, and the wine may be released on the market only after December 1st of the year following the harvest.
The aging potential is 6 years or more.
Other Wines From Romagna Albana DOCG
Other Wines From Emilia-Romagna
Did you know?
That Italy in 2011 was the worlds largest wine producer?
Anyone who has driven along the Northern Italian Riviera in Liguria must have felt awe for the region’s beauty. The sharp, picturesque contrast between the sea and the mountains draws many tourists, and the tourism industry plays a dominant role here.
Info about Italian Wine Guide
Popular wines
Wine dictionary