Allegrini - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1996
Allegrini's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1996 is a sublime expression of Venetian winemaking. Crafted from Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Oseleta, it captivates with its intense ruby color. The nose offers a complex bouquet of kirsch and sweet spices. The palate is enveloping, with jam notes and elegant tannins leading to a persistent finish. Perfect with red meats and aged cheeses, it's a wine of great structure and depth.
Italy - Veneto Dry red wine, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Corvina Veronese (90%), Rondinella (5%), Oseleta (5%)
Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico - 1996 750 ml
230.61 €
Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections.
Bouquet
Complex and intense, with notes of kirsch, dried plum, sweet spices, tobacco, and cocoa.
Taste
Full, velvety, and enveloping. Ripe fruit, jam, balsamic hints, and elegant tannins. Persistent finish.
Alcohol content
Approx. 15.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large 'balloon' or 'gran cru' type glass.
Pairings
Elaborate red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle dishes, meditation wine.
Refinement
Long aging in oak barrels, then in bottle. Minimum 18-24 months in wood.
Vinification
Appassimento of grapes for 3-4 months. Slow fermentation in steel, then malolactic. Aging in wood.