Former president of the Negrar cooperative, Ettore Righetti established his own label in 2012. He is joined by his grandson Gabriele, who recently finished his oenology degree. The 15-hectare property sits just above the famed Quintarelli estate. Offering lovely purity and depth, the 2016 exudes red cherry laced with pepper and nutmeg. A plush mouthful of forest berries and exotic spice is girdled by sneakily assertive tannins. This pristine, balanced, well put together Amarone packs a punch as well as a whole lot of pleasure.

— 95 PointsDecanter, January 31, 2020