Manufacturer: Allegrini

Format : 0.50

Alcohol Content : gradazione 13,8%

Appellation: Recioto della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.G.
Grape varieties: Corvina Veronese 80%, Rondinella 15%,
Oseleta 5%
The territory: Valpolicella Classica
Vineyard location: Located in the hills of the Valpolicella
Classico area
Altitude: 180-280 metres (787 feet) above sea level
Exposure: Southeast
Soil characteristics: Mostly clayey and chalky soil
Training system: Old vineyards: pergola trentina, new
vineyards: guyot
Average age of the vines: 32 years
Density of the vineyard: Old 3,000 vines/Ha (1,214 vines/acre),
New 5,000 vines/Ha (2,023 vines/acre)
Vinification and ageing
Harvest: Hand harvest of selected bunches during the second
week of September
Appassimento (drying process): Grapes are naturally dried in
the drying facility where they lose 45/50% of their original
weight
Vinification: De-stemmed and soft-pressed in January
Fermentation: In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature: 8-22°C (46-72°F)
Length of fermentation: 25 days with daily periodic pump overs
Malolactic fermentation: Took place naturally in May
Ageing: 14 months in 225-litre French oak barriques, then
blended together for 2 months
Tasting notes
While Amarone aims for perfect craftsmanship and a full, pristine
range of aromas, full rein is allowed to this category of wine to
express all its natural exuberance. The nose is immediately
almost bursting with fruit, followed by fresh floral notes and
pepper. After prolonged ageing, the wine proffers more evolved
nuances of fruit preserved in alcohol and aromatic herbs. The
bursting sweetness is kept in check by acidity and tannins,
creating an approachable wine of great finesse. This wine, with
its unique concentration, is named after the founder of the
winery, Giovanni Allegrini, who elected this as his preferred wine.
Food pairings
Traditionally this wine has been enjoyed with dry desserts, such
as shortbread, cantucci (dry almond cookies), sbrisolona (a local
crumbly cake), however it also pairs well with dark chocolate soft
cakes. Try it with strawberries and tropical fruits as well. Thanks
to its outstanding roundness, it perfectly enhances some cheeses,
especially a mild Gorgonzola.
Serve at 14°C (57°F) and open the bottle an hour before
consuming.