Wine Description:

Vintage 2022 was a rather different vintage from previous years. Arid conditions as early as February and March meant that by the end of spring the season was ahead of the norm by about 20 days. The sun, the excessive heat, and the lack of rainfall created such a critical situation that only emergency irrigation made it possible for the bunches to ripen. The first few days of August and the rainfall between 6th and 13th August brought welcome relief, reversing the course of the vintage. 

The period of veraison speeded up and almost all the bunches were able to ripen, also due to the increase in the day-to-nighttime temperature range that occurred in the second half of August. The rainfall in August and September enabled the Garganega grapes to partially recover from drought stress. The grapes were ripe, and the yields were low, but despite this, the location of the vineyard and its altitude meant that the fruit was in excellent condition and optimal in terms of ripening parameters. Allegrini’s production veers in an easterly direction for the production of this noble white. 

As tradition dictates, the Garganega grape forms the backbone of this wine that features ripe, crisp fruit and a degree of acidity that brings liveliness and unpredictability to the mouthfeel. The task of the 20% addition of Chardonnay, which completes the wine, is to yield the finest aromas and bring elegance to the palate. An ideal aperitif with caviar canapés, frogs’ legs, smoked fish dishes and many other hors d’oeuvres. It enhances risotto with saffron and pairs well with raw fish dishes, tempura, sushi and sashimi, as well as spicy and sweet and sour dishes typical of Asian cuisine. It is also a good match with fresh water fish dishes and grilled seafood and shellfish. Try it with pizza as well.

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.