Vino cotto, also known as Vi’cotto or Vi’cuot, is a traditional sweet wine from the Marche region of Italy. It is made by cooking grape must until it becomes thick and syrupy, then fermenting it for several months. The resulting wine is dark and rich, with a sweet, fruity flavor that is perfect for desserts and other sweet dishes.
Vino cotto can be found in many towns and communes throughout the Marche region, including Ascoli Piceno, Fermo, Macerata, and Pesaro. It is often sold in specialty food shops and wine stores, as well as in local markets and festivals.
Some popular recipes that use vino cotto include crostata di ricotta e vino cotto (a ricotta tart with vino cotto), panna cotta al vino cotto (a creamy dessert made with vino cotto), and zuppa inglese (a layered dessert made with sponge cake, custard, and vino cotto).
Vino cotto has been recognized as a PAT (Traditional Agri-Food Product) by the Italian government, which means that it is a traditional food product that is produced using traditional methods and ingredients. Some of the specifications for vino cotto include:
– It must be made from grape must that has been cooked for at least 12 hours
– It must be fermented for at least 3 months
– It must have a minimum alcohol content of 12%
Sources:
– “Vino Cotto: The Sweet Wine of Marche.” Marche Voyager. https://www.marchevoyager.com/vino-cotto-the-sweet-wine-of-marche/
– “Vino Cotto.” Italian Food Excellence. https://www.italianfoodexcellence.com/vino-cotto/
– “Vino Cotto.” Prodotti Tipici Marchigiani. https://www.prodottitipicimarchigiani.it/vino-cotto/