Luigi Righetti Capitel De' Roari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (750ml)

Capitel de Roari is a premium Amarone, coming from the best grape selection, and receiving delicate oak treatment. This is a well-balanced Amarone that still exhibits much of the dark fruit flavors, earth and meaty components expected of Valpolicella.

Grapes: 80% Corvina, 20% Rondinella

Colour: Intense, deep ruby red

Nose: Complexity of scents that emphasize dried fruit, black cherry, sweet spices and almonds with a hint of anise.

Palate: Extremely rich flavors of dark and dried fruit; elegant with a long, smooth finish and lingering aftertaste. Well balanced with good acidity. 

Food Pairings: Complements steak or pork roasts, hearty pastas and seasonal cheeses.

Alcohol Content: 14.5%

Serving Temperature: 61-64°F (16-18°C)

Vinification: The land, rich in chalky clay, and the sun are key elements that encourage the accumulation of sugar and flavor within. The grapes are picked in bunches during the month of September, and placed on mats to dry until January, February. The wine is then placed in steel basins until July or August. It is then aged for 3 years, partly in oak barrels and partly in French barriques.

About the producer: Located within Valgatara, in the heart of Valpolicella Classico, the Luigi Righetti estate is a family-run winery with deep roots & charm. Since 1909, when Angelo Righetti first earned a reputation as an outstanding winemaker, the family has focused on producing quality wines while offering great value. Righetti's wines exhibit an exceptional balance between fruit, wood aging, acidity and alcohol.