Cesare Righetti

The Path

Cesare Righetti has been the founder and winemaker of Colle Cerè since 1991. That tenure has given his name a clear place in the estate’s working identity, with the emphasis on consistency rather than display. Over the years, his approach has treated tradition as something practiced, not merely referenced, and the work in the cellar and among the vines has stayed focused on accuracy, patience, and the demands of Valpolicella’s winemaking culture.

The Work Today

Today, Righetti’s method remains rooted in the regional techniques that define the area, especially the careful drying of grapes and the measured processing that follows. The aim is not nostalgia, but function: to keep the craft active in the present without weakening its core. Where change sharpens the work, he accepts it; where continuity matters, he keeps the line intact. The result is a controlled, assured style, with the stability that comes from knowing what to preserve and what can move with the times.

Career - Founder — Colle Cerè, Negrar di Valpolicella, VR, Italy (1991–present) - Winemaker — Colle Cerè, Negrar di Valpolicella, VR, Italy

Signature

Taken together, they map the range of his work within the region’s classic vocabulary, while still showing a hand attentive to detail. Across that set, the wines move from the accessible depth of Valpolicella Classico to the denser register of Recioto della Valpolicella and Amarone della Valpolicella.

Acclaim

Cesare's honors include SNODAR, Cavaliere del Recioto e dell'Amarone. These distinctions place his work within the local framework that counts most here: continuity, craft, and the discipline required to make wines of character and standing.

FAQ What recognition has Cesare Righetti received? SNODAR, Cavaliere del Recioto e dell'Amarone. What is Cesare Righetti known for? Uses traditional grape drying and processing methods while embracing technological evolution.