Wine Description:

This year the harvest was long, with slow ripening, and abundant, high-quality grapes. Spring was particularly wet and in early July, due to the considerable number of bunches, we carried out some thinning to restore the equilibrium of the vineyard. A dry period started in July, interspersed with some timely showers.

On the eve of the harvest, heavy rains (up to 170 millimetres of rainfall) made us fear the worst, but fortunately, the forecasted poor weather conditions failed to materialize. In September, therefore, we experienced a sort of new, ‘mini summer’, with temperatures reaching up to 33°C, high overall temperatures but also equally high fluctuations (even differences of 15°C between day and night), which enabled the grapes to attain ideal ripeness. 

Phenolic maturity was achieved in the last third of September. The grapes are in a perfectly healthy condition, with high quantities and quality. Only perfectly ripe Corvina grapes are used in this deep and sophisticated wine where fruit, spices and balsamic notes blend perfectly. On the palate, the wine reveals texture and lightness, warmth and dynamism, richness and simplicity, as only truly great wines can express.

Ideal with roast red meat and game. Excellent paired with non-sharp, mature cheeses, porcini mushroom dishes, and black and white truffles.

Ageing potential more than 20 years. Serve at 18°C (64°F) and open the bottle one hour before consumption.

About Allegrini Winery:

The company, which is among the most important landowning families, experienced a profound period of transformation starting in the 1960s with Giovanni Allegrini. Recognized as one of the greatest architects of the rebirth of Valpolicella, Giovanni perfected the art of winemaking, meticulously selecting the grapes and introducing some important innovations in viticulture and oenology.

One of the most prestigious winegrowing districts in Italy, Valpolicella has been dedicated to viticulture since ancient times, as the etymology of its name confirms: ‘val polis cellae’ – the ‘valley of the many cellars’. Located in western Veneto, between Verona and Lake Garda, it is bordered to the north by the Lessini Mountains.

The area called Valpolicella Classica, the most supremely well-suited to the production of fine, prestigious wines due to its predominantly hilly location, is made up of 5 municipalities: Sant’Ambrogio, San Pietro in Cariano, Fumane, Marano and Negrar. The soil is mainly calcareous, and, geologically, scholars believe it dates back to the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. The climate is generally mild and temperate with between 900 and 1100 mm of rainfall per year. The area is steeped in history and culture: those who visit easily come across ancient churches, Renaissance villas and important examples of rural architecture.