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Profile of Allegrini Winery
The best of Valpolicella shines in the wines of Allegrini, a family-run estate that has been working the land here in this beautiful corner of Northern Italy since the 16th century. Renowned in Italy and beyond as one of the country's most elite and reliably excellent Amarone producers, Allegrini has been influential in giving this part of the Veneto a reputation for quality, in part by encouraging new winemaking methods and in part by example; the showcase wines Palazzo della Torre, La Grola and La Poja leave no doubt as to the intense yet elegant wines that can be made in this lush, hilly area in the foothills of the Monti Lessini.
Although the family has been involved in winemaking for many generations, it was brought into the modern wine world with the work of Giovanni Allegrini, whose innovations and enterprising campaigns for change both within his own winery and in others in the region led to the creation of legendary wines in the 1960s and 70s. He was one of the first area producers to seriously pursue quality and to insist on strict grape selection and new planting and vinification techniques. Today his grown children, Franco (a winemaker) and Marilisa (the marketing director) run the company and have taken it from success to even greater success.
An essential part of Allegrini's winemaking philosophy is the importance of crus, vineyards whose production is destined to a single wine. The company's seven crus -- Valpolicella, Palazzo della Torre, La Grola, La Poja, Amarone, Recioto and Villa Giona -- are the birthplaces of the wines of the same names. Another Allegrini trademark is its emphasis on local varieties. While they do grow some international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah in the Villa Giona cru, most vineyards feature local varieties, like Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara. The terroir is mixed, with some volcanic soils, some calcareous soils, and some clay soils. If you would like to visit Allegrini´s winery as part of a luxury wine tour of the Veneto contact us at : info@cellartours.com
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Wines
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| Valpolicella |
Corvina Veronese 60%, Rondinella 35%, Molinara 5%; No Oak; Alcohol 12.9% vol |
| Palazzo della Torre |
Corvina Veronese 70%, Rondinella 25%, Sangiovese 5%; Alcohol 13.7% vol |
| La Grola |
Corvina Veronese 70%, Rondinella 15%, 10% Syrah, Sangiovese 5%; Alcohol 13.6% vol |
| La Poja |
Corvina Veronese 100%; Alcohol 14.3% vol |
| Villa Giona |
Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 40%, Syrah 10%; Alcohol 13.9% vol |
| Amarone |
Corvina Veronese 80%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%%; Alcohol 15.4% vol |
| Recioto Giovanni Allegrini |
Corvina Veronese 80%, Rondinella 15%, Oseleta 5%; Alcohol 14% vol |
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Address:
Via Giare 9/11
37022 Fumane di Valpolicella, Verona
Tel: +39 045 6832060 / 39 045 6832011
Email: info@allegrini.it
Web: www.allegrini.it
Winery Details
Vineyards:Valpolicella, Palazzo della Torre, La Grola, La Poja, Amarone, Recioto and Villa Giona
D.O.C:DOC Valpolicella Classico, Amarone della Valpolicella, Recioto della Valpolicella
Founded:1854, although the family was making wine as early as 1557
Owner:Allegrini family
Winemaker:Franco Allegrini
Area under Vine:90 hectares
Oak:French oak from Boutes medium toasted selection.
Grape Varietals:Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara, Syrah and Sangiovese
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More Information on Luxury Wine Vacations in Valpolicella (Veneto):
If you would like Cellar Tours to customize a Wine Tour or Luxury Day Excursion in Italy, for individuals or groups, contact us on: info@cellartours.com
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Wine Tours Valpolicella
This is a luxurious weekend designed for food and wine lovers looking for something a little more unusual. Visit a top Amarone producer, along with an Alto Adige winery. Sleep in romantic Verona and visit the German flavored town of Trento. A private motor launch to your Michelin starred lunch on Lake Garda is another highlight...