Allegrini
Valpolicella Superiore 2024
| Denomination | DOC Valpolicella Classico Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 30% Rondinella |
| Aging | Maturation for 6 months in large oak casks, followed by 2 months of rest in concrete tanks |
- Denomination and grapes: Rosso Classico Superiore DOC, Corvina and Rondinella grapes
- Fruity aromas: notes of strawberry, cherry, red plum, dried rose, and wood
- Flavour profile: dry and lively taste, marked freshness, soft and well-integrated tannins
- Maturation: 9 days in steel, followed by 6 months in large oak barrels and 2 months in concrete
- Pairings: ideal with cured meats, mushrooms, and beef carpaccio; 91 James Suckling points
Description
What type of wine it is
Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore is a Venetian red wine produced by the Allegrini estate, a faithful expression of the Valpolicella Classico Superiore Controlled Designation of Origin. The result of a targeted blend of Corvina and Rondinella grapes, it presents a fresh, dry, and sleek profile. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, supported by well-integrated soft tannins and characterised by a clear fruity finish. Its balanced style and careful production, which includes fermentation in steel and a period in wood, enhance its remarkable versatility in food pairings.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this wine come from vineyards cultivated on the Grola Hill, in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, in Veneto. The vines benefit from south-eastern exposure and grow on mixed soils with a significant clay and limestone component, decisive elements for imparting freshness and structure. The local climate is marked by significant temperature variations between day and night, an essential geographical factor that promotes the full development of aromas and quality concentration in the bunches.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest usually carried out around mid-September. Fermentation takes place inside temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for approximately nine days, allowing for a calculated extraction of colour and aromas. Subsequently, the wine matures for six months in large oak barrels, a period useful for softening the tannic texture while keeping the fruit's identity intact. The cycle concludes with two months of refinement in concrete vats, necessary to definitively stabilise the organoleptic characteristics.
History and curiosities
Founded in Fumane in 1854, the historic Allegrini winery creates this exceptional Valpolicella DOC. Born on the Grola hill, the 2024 vintage faced climatic challenges by using modern technologies to optimise agricultural treatments. Curated by oenologists Paolo Mascanzoni and Lorenzo Fortini, this sustainable label reflects an important territorial heritage, achieving a notable 91 points from James Suckling, confirming an immense prestige built over more than a century of history to offer a unique experience in full respect of the local Venetian nature.
Awards
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2024
3Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1854
- Oenologist: Paolo Mascanzoni e Lorenzo Fortini
- Bottles produced: 850.000
- Hectares: 150
Belonging to the family of the same name since the 16th century, the Allegrini winery is located in the Valpolicella Classica area: in particular, it is situated where vines such as corvina, molinara and rondinella give life to what are considered some of the best red wines of the Peninsula. xtraWine offers numerous bottles of Allegrini Allegrini wines that stand out for their refinement and elegance, very pleasant and capable of enveloping you with every sip, conquering even the most demanding palates. This is due to continuous improvements in production such as the introduction of the use of barriques alongside the traditional large barrels, and even a reduction in the ageing period so as not to alter too much the quality of the grapes used.
Not only Valpolicella, on xtraWine you can find Allegrini wines such as Amarone, Valpolicella and Recioto. Read more
| Name | Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Valpolicella DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 30% Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Allegrini |
| Story | History and curiosities Founded in Fumane in 1854, the historic Allegrini winery creates this exceptional Valpolicella DOC. Born on the Grola hill, the 2024 vintage faced climatic challenges by using modern technologies to optimise agricultural treatments. Curated by oenologists Paolo Mascanzoni and Lorenzo Fortini, this sustainable label reflects an important territorial heritage, achieving a notable 91 points from James Suckling, confirming an immense prestige built over more than a century of history to offer a unique experience in full respect of the local Venetian nature. |
| Origin | Grola Hill, Valpolicella Classica (Veneto, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Mixed with a significant clay and limestone component |
| Harvest | Manual harvesting around the middle of September (at the beginning of September for the 2024 harvest) |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 to 31 °C |
| Fermentation | About 9 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; maturation in large oak casks followed by resting in concrete vats. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for approximately 9 days (25–31 °C); maturation for 6 months in large oak casks, followed by 2 months of resting in concrete containers. |
| Aging | Maturation for 6 months in large oak casks, followed by 2 months of rest in concrete tanks |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| PH | 3.41 |
| Residual sugar | 1.0 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 28.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |