COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Luigi Righetti
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Luigi Righetti Amarone della Valpolicella 2021 is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, specifically the Valpolicella DOC appellation. The Righetti family has been producing wine from their estate in Valgatara since 1909, with the current generation, Gianmaria and Giuseppe, upholding a tradition of passion and craftsmanship. The wine's distinctive character is a result of the *appassimento* method, a traditional drying process for the grapes, and the unique terroir of the Valpolicella region.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 3-5 months after harvest.
Fact 02
The *appassimento* process concentrates sugars and flavors.
Fact 03
Family-owned winery since 1909.
Fact 04
Aged in both cask and foudre.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Luigi Righetti Amarone della Valpolicella 2021 begins with grapes that undergo prolonged ripening on the vine. Subsequently, these grapes are dried for an extended period, typically from October to March (3 to 5 months), a process known as *appassimento* or *passerillage*. This concentration method is carried out according to the appellation's regulations. Following this, the wine is aged for 18 months in a combination of cask and foudre, with a further 12 months dedicated to bottle refinement.
