Luigi Righetti Campolieti - The Small Winemakers Collection

Luigi Righetti’s Stellar Ripasso from a Great Vintage

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment January 13, 2023May 9, 2018

2015 Luigi Righetti Campolieti Valpolicella $20.80 btl / $249.60 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) Located in Valgatara, in the heart of Valpolicella Classico, the Luigi Righetti estate is a small to mid-sized family run winey once led by Angelo Righetti who first earned a reputation as an outstanding winemaker in 1909. The family has always focused on producing quality wines offering extremely good value, and is now run by Gianni, Angelo’s grandson. It was my first time there a few weeks back when we …

A Gem Discovered in the Valpolicella Hills

Richard Godin Weekly offerings Leave a comment September 19, 2022April 13, 2017

2013 Luigi Righetti Campolieti Valpolicella Ripasso $20.15 btl / $241.80 cs (case of 12 x 750ml) 26 years ago a naive young Canadian man ventured into the Valpolicella hills in search of great wine. At the time, he had no experience importing international wine into Ontario, but hoped he would stumble upon a winery that would believe in his vision and ambition. He drove for hours through the Valpolicella hills, not finding what he was looking for, and after making …