COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
PRODUCER
Luigi Righetti
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Primo Appuntamento Luigi Righetti is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy, produced by the family-owned winery Luigi Righetti. The wine's name, translating to 'First Date,' aims to make it an inviting introduction to Italian red wines. A distinctive feature of its production is the use of the Appassimento method, where grapes are dried for 30 days, a technique often employed for more prestigious wines. This process contributes to the wine's concentration and richness. The Luigi Righetti estate, established in 1909, is managed by the current generation who combine traditional winemaking practices with modern facilities. The wine originates from the Valpolicella Classico area within Veneto, a region renowned for its red wine production.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€6
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Primo Appuntamento' translates to 'First Date' in Italian.
Fact 02
Uses the Appassimento method, typically for Amarone and Recioto.
Fact 03
Awarded 'Best Value' at the Vinordic Wine Challenge.
Fact 04
Luigi Righetti has been making wine since 1909.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Primo Appuntamento Luigi Righetti involves hand-picking the grapes to maintain quality. A key technique employed is 'Appassimento,' where the grapes are dried for 30 days to concentrate their sugars and flavors. Following this, the wine undergoes aging in large oak barrels for a period of 10 to 12 months. The Luigi Righetti estate utilizes modern facilities, including specialized rooms for grape drying, while adhering to organic farming principles, avoiding pesticides and fungicides, and using minimal sulfur in their winemaking.
