{"product_id":"2021-allegrini-palazzo-della-torre-liberty","title":"2021 Allegrini, `Palazzo della Torre` - Liberty","description":"\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\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\"\u003ePalazzo della Torre covers 26 hectares of east-facing vineyards planted between 1962 and 1989, situated between 450m and 520m above sea level. Vines are trained using the Guyot system and planted at a density of 3,000 vines per hectare. The entire area is terraced by traditional dry-stone walling called ‘marogne’ in local dialect, a highly characteristic example of rural architecture. The subsoil is primarily composed of marly limestone that encourages the concentration of sugars in the grapes while maintaining a good level of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 vintage was marked by cool temperatures with a significant drop during April. These conditions led to a delay in budburst. As a result, the vegetative development of the vines consequently moved forward by 15-20 days compared to the previous year. In mid-September, some ‘providential’ rainfall was followed by a short summer, where temperature soared to 34-35°C and temperature variations of around 15°C. By harvest, the grapes had attained excellent phenolic ripeness, with crunchy berry flavours and elevated sugar concentrations. The loose (non-compact) bunches are particularly suitable for drying and were a factor that characterised this particular harvest.\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\"\u003eAllegrini uses the modern version of the traditional 'ripasso' technique for Palazzo della Torre, drying a proportion of the grapes in the 'Terre di Fumane' drying centre to intensify the character of this vineyard. The fresh grapes were destemmed and pressed immediately after harvest while the dried grapes underwent the same process later in the year. Fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks. The wine was then aged in second-use oak barriques before being blended together for two months and bottle aged for seven months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, this wine reveals distinct notes of berries, aromatic herbs, spices and vanilla. The textured palate is underpinned by sweet, polished tannins that linger on the long and intriguing finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56227670589818,"sku":null,"price":20.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/fb4ecee2-ac5d-4b57-923e-bb8e26b9cbd8__250x500_646d1aa7-789e-4e14-9bce-a6711e62b517.jpg?v=1763994112","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2021-allegrini-palazzo-della-torre-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}