COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, Negrara
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 Ripasso is a red wine from the Valpolicella Ripasso DOC appellation in Veneto, Italy, produced by the Luigi Righetti estate. Its distinctiveness lies in the Ripasso winemaking method, which involves a secondary fermentation on the lees of Amarone or Recioto wines, adding depth and character. The Righetti family, with a history in winemaking since 1909, is a multi-generational estate dedicated to traditional practices in the Valpolicella Classico zone. The 2022 vintage benefits from the region's conducive growing conditions.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Ripasso method is often called the 'poor man's Amarone'.
Fact 02
The Righetti family has been making wine since 1909.
Fact 03
The second fermentation lasts a minimum of 3 days.
Fact 04
The wine is aged for 1 year in French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Villa Righetti Ripasso involves the traditional Ripasso method, where a base Valpolicella wine undergoes a second fermentation on the pomace (lees) of Amarone or Recioto della Valpolicella wines for at least three days. This process enhances the wine's structure and flavor complexity. Following this, the wine is aged for approximately one year in French oak barrels, followed by a period of bottle aging. The grape blend typically consists of Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, and Negrara, cultivated in the Valpolicella Classico zone.
