Luigi Righetti Amarone Capitel del Roari, 2023
Luigi Righetti Amarone Capitel del Roari, 2023
- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 15.0%
- Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Rich, warming and full of character, this Amarone delivers layers of ripe black cherry, plum, dried fig and dark chocolate, lifted by notes of sweet spice and tobacco. Despite its intensity, there's a freshness and elegance that keeps everything in balance, with silky tannins and a long, savoury finish. A brilliant partner for slow-cooked beef, venison or a well-aged wedge of Parmigiano Reggiano.
Luigi Righetti has been producing wines in the heart of Valpolicella since the early 20th century, combining traditional methods with a meticulous approach to quality. Capitel del Roari is made using the classic appassimento method, where carefully selected grapes are dried for several months before fermentation to concentrate flavour and complexity. The wine is then matured in oak, creating an Amarone that captures the richness and depth of the style while retaining the balance and drinkability that have made Valpolicella one of Italy's most celebrated wine regions.
- ❖ ABV: 15.0%
Grapes
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara
Vintage report
We're still getting to grips with 2023 in Veneto, but early signs suggest a vintage that kept producers on their toes. The growing season brought its share of challenges, with variable weather patterns that demanded careful vineyard management and precise timing at harvest. What emerges is a year where the best producers really earned their stripes, navigating conditions that rewarded experience and penalised complacency.
The wines we've tasted so far show promise rather than immediate fireworks. Soave displays lovely mineral backbone with citrus precision, while Valpolicella shows bright red fruit that's more vivacious than brooding. The Amarone producers we work with seem quietly confident about their drying grapes, though it's far too early for definitive judgments there. These aren't wines crying out for immediate attention, but they're building nicely in bottle and should reward patience over the next few years.
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