COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
PRODUCER
Luigi Righetti
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Delitia Recioto della Valpolicella Classico from Luigi Righetti is a traditional Italian red wine from the Veneto region, specifically the Valpolicella Classico DOCG appellation. It is made from Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes, employing the 'passito' method where grapes are dried for approximately four months post-harvest. The Righetti family, now in its fourth generation, has been producing wine from their estate in Valgatara since 1909, focusing on quality and balance. The Valpolicella Classico region's unique terroir contributes to the character of this wine.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes for Recioto are dried for about four months, concentrating their natural sugars.
Fact 02
This wine is made using the 'appassimento' method, a cornerstone of Valpolicella winemaking.
Fact 03
The Righetti estate has been in the same family for over a century.
Fact 04
Recioto is often referred to as the 'king' of Valpolicella wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Delitia Recioto della Valpolicella Classico involves the 'passito' method, where harvested grapes are dried for about four months. Vinification occurs in oak vats with controlled fermentation. The wine is then aged in oak barrels, with subsequent bottle refinement. Luigi Righetti utilizes modern drying rooms as part of their winemaking process.
