COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Luigi Righetti
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Luigi Righetti Campolieti Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso is a red wine from the Valpolicella Classico region of Veneto, Italy. The estate has been family-owned since 1909 and is currently managed by the fifth generation of the Righetti family. The wine's name, 'Campolieti,' translates to 'Happy Field.' A distinctive feature of this wine is its production using the Ripasso method, which involves a second fermentation on the lees of Amarone, a process that imparts greater depth and complexity. The Righetti estate is located in Valgatara, within the Valpolicella Classico sub-region, and the winery adheres to organic viticulture practices.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Ripasso' method means 'repassed' – a second fermentation on Amarone lees.
Fact 02
Campolieti translates to 'Happy Field' in Italian.
Fact 03
The Righetti family has been making wine for over 100 years.
Fact 04
The estate practices organic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Luigi Righetti Campolieti Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso is produced using traditional methods with a significant emphasis on the Ripasso technique. This involves a second fermentation of the Valpolicella wine on the lees of Amarone, a process that enhances the wine's depth, color, and complexity. The grapes are grown using organic viticulture practices, with no pesticides or fungicides applied in the vineyards. The estate is family-owned and has been operating since 1909, with the current generation continuing the legacy of wine production.
