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Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

A symbol of Italian wines that should not be missed
Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
75 cl.
2021
75 cl.
2020
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Details
16.00%
Alcohol 16.00%
Veneto
Production area Veneto
DOC Amarone della Valpolicella
Designation of Origin DOC Amarone della Valpolicella
Allegrini
Winery Allegrini
Contains sulphites
80% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta
Varieties 80% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta
18.0
Service 18.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021

Red wine Aged in wood. 24 meses en barrica.

Style Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Red meat, White meats, Cured cheeses, Pasta, Spicy dishes

About Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

You can always learn or take something positive from a mistake. For Adelino Lucchese this positive thing was a wine.

The story goes that this master winemaker, who worked at the Negrar Cooperative in Villa Novare (a village in northern Italy known today as Villa Mosconi Bertani), left a barrel of recioto (a typical local sweet wine made from raisined grapes) in a corner of the cellar. By the time Lucchese realised his mistake, quite a few days had passed. It is only logical that this wine, which had been left at the mercy of the yeasts and without any control, would be dry and bitter. However, Lucchese tried it for himself, and thank goodness he did because the result was very different from what he expected. “This wine is not amaro, it's an Amarone!”.

From the combination of amaro (bitter in Italian) and the ending “-uno” (a suffix that augments or improves), amarone wine was born in 1936 in the region of Valpolicella Classica (in the province of Veneto), becoming the Italian red wine par excellence that has been produced by many people. One of the leading figures among this group is the Allegrini winery, a family that has been in business since the sixteenth century and where they make Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico.

The long tradition and passing time have led Allegrini, a historical symbol of amarone, to become a company where expertise and processing techniques are perfectly balanced. In the production of Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, the integrity of the fruit is maintained at all times. This is why the grapes are carefully selected throughout the process, using only the best and selecting the healthiest ones. These bunches, which must be in perfect shape, are dried for 3 to 4 months, reducing their weight by 40%. This step, known in Italian as appassimento, is very important, because this initial phase, where the sugar concentration is increased, is key to guaranteeing the rest of the process and ensuring that the yeasts have enough to be able to work with during fermentation. After processing all the glucose from the grapes, Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico ends up as a dry wine (1.1 g/L of sugar) that is concentrated and powerful, with high alcohol content.

All this would not be possible without Corvina, the key and crucial variety in the production of amarone. The DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella Classico also allows the addition of other grapes to this main one, like Rondinella and Oseleta (as long as the percentage of Corvina is between 45%-90%). These three grapes are native to the area and are grown in Valpolicella itself, specifically in the Classica area (the most renowned and famous of the region), where Allegrini has 100 hectares of their own vineyards, mainly in the Fumane valley. In this territory the winery has several prestigious vineyards like La Grola, Palazzo della Torre and La Poja, where the vines are trained on pergolas to prevent the grapes from rotting and protect them from the sun. However, the proximity of Lake Garda (about 20 km from the district), softens the temperatures. There isn’t much rainfall, with an annual average of 783 mm. Finally, the mineral-rich calcareous soil rounds off the character and the great quality of these wines.

The moment Lucchese realised his mistake, he had two options: to pick up and move on from that forgotten barrel; or, to get closer, check it out and learn from his mistakes. This is how Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico was born. A true symbol, an Italian red wine that should not be missed. As they say, something good comes out of every mistake. Every cloud has a silver lining.

2020

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020 exhibits a subtly mature and full-bodied profile. On the nose, it reveals aromas of liquorice, dried cherries, camphor, and a hint of menthol. The palate is medium, compact, and dense, where the tannins, still marked by oak, provide structure without being heavy. The mineral quality and freshness balance the wine's richness. This Amarone will benefit from some time in the bottle, allowing its fruit to evolve towards greater complexity.
2019

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2019 is a red wine that captivates with its elegance and potency. Upon tasting, one experiences a panoply of liquor-soaked ripe cherry flavours, interwoven with hints of desiccated violets that contribute a delicate floral nuance. This wine further unveils layers of dark chocolate and coffee that add substantial depth, while a whisper of tobacco augments its intricate and concentrated profile. Its robust body, featuring velvety tannins, and its understated maturity render it a refined choice for connoisseurs of characterful reds.
2018

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 is a concentrated and elegant wine. A deep ruby red in colour, the nose is complex, with numerous nuances and aromas of raisined fruit. The palate is structured and warm, with silky and soft tannins.
2020
87 Parker
94 Suckling

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  • We send it to Liechtenstein with Planzer to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €14.95 with Planzer.
  • For orders over €161.60 shipping is free with Planzer.
No unpleasant surprises: what you pay at Decántalo is the final price, with no additional costs. The price is a final price that includes everything, all taxes in Liechtenstein, and import costs. So you can simply enjoy the wine.