Luigi Righetti 2012 Capitel de’ Roari (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico)

Country: Italy / Capitel de’ Roari
Variety: Red Blend Veneto
Winery: Luigi Righetti / Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

This opens with aromas of black currant, crushed violet, resin and a whiff of baking spice. Since it lacks the hefty structure of most Amarones it’s more easygoing, offering red cherry, mint and a hint of tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins.