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
The Villa Righetti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021 is a red wine from the Valpolicella Classico region of Veneto, Italy. Produced by the family-run Luigi Righetti estate, established in 1909, the wine is a product of the 'appassimento' process, where grapes are dried to intensify their character. The Righetti family's winemaking philosophy centers on quality and value, with a commitment to organic viticulture.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are dried for 3-5 months, concentrating sugars and flavors.
Fact 02
Family-owned since 1909.
Fact 03
Works organically, minimizing pesticide use.
Fact 04
Amarone wines must age at least two years, one in oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Villa Righetti Amarone begins with the careful selection of ripe grape bunches from the Valpolicella Classico hills. These selected bunches undergo the 'appassimento' process, where they are dried in wooden crates for 3-5 months to concentrate sugars and flavors. The dried grapes are then pressed, and the juice is fermented to dryness. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks for a minimum of two years, with at least one year in oak, as required by Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG regulations.
