Luigi Righetti
Amarone della Valpolicella
2020
About this winery
The Righetti vineyards and wine cellars are and have been family owned since their foundation. Strategically located in Valgatara, in the outskirts of Marano, the heart of the Valpolicella wine producing region, the original cellar was built in 1909 by Angelo Righetti. Subsequently enlarged by his son Andrea and further expanded by the current generations; Luigi (son of Andrea) and his sons Gianmaria and Giuseppe. The original family home, which has recently been refurbished, is also where the...
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Production notes
Prolonged ripening of the grapes on the vine. Drying of the grapes on trellis from October to March (3 to 5 months). 18 months in cask and lightning of allier. Continuous refinement in bottle during 12 months. Elaborated according to the rules of the appellation, with fruit passerillage for more concentration. Excellent value.
Tasting notes
Wine with a deep cherry red color. Quite powerful nose which opens on aromas of candied black cherry, balsamic, green pepper and wood. This dry red leaves perceive a refreshing acidity and has fleshy tannins. In retro olfaction, it lets perceive mocha flavours.