{"product_id":"2020-allegrini-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-liberty","title":"2020 Allegrini, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico - Liberty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut accordion_producer__roSqQ Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root accordion_producerAccordion__OujSI\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eSince Giovanni Allegrini first bottled wines from the family vineyards in the 1960s, Allegrini have championed site-specific winemaking that celebrates Valpolicella’s diverse sites, soils, and microclimates. With centuries of grape-growing heritage, the family now cultivates 120 hectares of vines in the heart of Valpolicella Classico, including the famed ‘La Grola’ vineyard, the first planted with predominantly Corvina. Today, the current generation continues to make wines of exceptional quality, setting the benchmark for fine Valpolicella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eWhen Giovanni passed in 1983, his children, Walter, Marilisa, and Franco, inherited his passion for quality winemaking and viticulture. They built upon Giovanni’s vision, recognising the potential of Corvina in producing fine wines during a period where international varieties were favoured. Franco also played a pivotal role in perfecting the ‘appassimento’ method, building the Terre di Fumane, a drying facility which has revolutionised the process not just for Allegrini but for Valpolicella as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eIn 2023, Franco’s sons Francesco, Giovanni, and Matteo, alongside their cousin Silvia Allegrini (Walter’s daughter), took the reins of the family estate. Together, they are continuing their family legacy with an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. This is reflected in ‘Grola’, a new Valpolicella Classico Superiore wine which builds upon the legacy of the ‘La Grola’ vineyard. By reducing yields, embracing gentler extraction, and including Rondinella in this Corvina-dominant blend, Allegrini have created a wine that further elevates the reputation of this acclaimed site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eAllegrini’s Valpolicella has lovely intensity of red cherry fruit, lifted perfumes, and a ripe yet zesty character on the palate. From the 2007 vintage, Allegrini have sacrificed the Valpolicella Classico classification by bottling this wine under Stelvin to eliminate cork taint and reduce oxidation problems. The ‘Palazzo della Torre’, a ‘baby Amarone’, is made from a blend of fresh and dried grapes. It is plush, rounded, and expressive. The Amarone is outstanding, offering an intense yet balanced expression. The Giovanni Allegrini Recioto Classico, named after the winery's famous founder, is bursting with fruit and notes of cherry intertwined with pepper and thyme. Allegrini also produce a white wine from the Lugana denomination, defined by lively acidity, which balances the natural richness of the Turbiana grape. The resulting wine is stylish and elegant, defined by classic floral aromas and hints of almonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe ‘La Poja’ remains Allegrini’s flagship wine. Hailing from a 2.6-hectare, calcareous plateau atop the ‘La Grola’ vineyard, this 100% Corvina is the original ‘Super Veronese’. It exemplifies how this variety can produce remarkable fine wines, defined by elegance and complexity, when made by a top producer from an exceptional site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Allegrini family's south-east facing vineyards are located in the Valpolicella Classico hills at 450-520 metres above sea level. The varied soils are mostly chalk and clay of volcanic origin, which are well-draining. The vines are Guyot-trained and 37 years old on average, planted with about 5,000 vines per hectare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 was a challenging year, with the pandemic and adverse weather conditions in the region. Fortunately the Allegrini vineyards were spared from the violent weather that hit areas near to them in the province of Verona. There was some rain in summer that slowed the ripening process, however good weather in September favoured maturation. The harvest was extended, which made it possible to choose the best time to pick in every single plot, for every single variety. The 2020 fruit was of excellent quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe grapes were hand harvested, and dried over three to four months using the traditional Appassimento process, during which they lost 40-45% of their original weight. The dried grapes were destemmed, crushed and fermented in stainless-steel tanks. Maceration lasted around 25 days, with daily pumping over. The wine was racked into new oak 225 litre barriques and then aged further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic expression of the appellation, with intense aromas of ripe, dark fruit and spice. 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