Aleatico di Gradoli liquoroso

Aleatico di Gradoli is an Italian appellation located in the province of Viterbo in Lazio. The region produces several wine styles—dry red wine, passito version made with semi-dried grapes, and fortified style known as liquoroso.

All the wines are made from native Aleatico variety (a minimum of 95%), a semi-aromatic red grape cultivated in Lazio, Tuscany, and the island of Elba in Puglia. Fortified Aleatico di Gradoli is a dark, garnet-colored, full-bodied wine with an intense aroma reminiscent of ripe jammy fruit and sweet spices.

On the palate, the wines are concentrated, soft, and harmonious, with a long-lasting finish. The standard label has to be aged for six months, while the Riserva has to be oak-aged for at least two years. They are bottled at 17.5% ABV. These wines are best served as an after-dinner drink, but they could also be paired with desserts, especially cookies, tarts, and chocolate desserts.