Allegrini Winery was founded by Allegro Allegrini in 1557. The Allegrini family was counted among the Fumane as the biggest landowners. Under the leadership of Covanai Allegrini the winery changed local practices, revolutionized consolidated habits and spoke clearly about quality. After his death in 1983, his 3 children inherited the company. They brought the company to leadership in international wine making. Giovanni Allegrini is the key to understanding and learning the philosophy and reasons for success of the Allegrini Company. He introduced the Allegrini Wines to Italy and abroad, which became know for the high standard and quality.
We are pleased at Passion Vines to display one of their continued successes the Amarone Classico, made from the unique Amarone style of wine making.
| Wine maker notes |
| GRAPE VARIETES: 75% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara
THE VINEYARD: The hills of the Valpolicella Classico region.
South east exposure.
Varied soil, but mostly cretaceous, calcareous, stony and well drained.
VITICULTURE: Pergola Trentina training with about 3,000 vines per
hectare.
Average age of productive vines: 27 years.
YIELD: 33 Hl/Ha
HARVEST: Manual harvest carried out during the second fortnight in September
PROCESSES: Natural drying of grapes in the loft with the loss of 42% of the original weight (for about 100 days).
VINIFICATION:
De-stalking and crushing of the grapes.
Fermentation temperature: 12°-24°C .
Maceration time: 27 days .
Daily periodic pumping over.
Matured in wood for 19 months.
Blended together for 6 months.
Matured in bottle for 14 months.
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| Technical notes |
| classification DOC. composition 75% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella, 5% Molinara. winemaking process natural drying of grapes, followed by temperature controlled fermentation for 21 days. Matured in wood for 19 months. Blended together for 6 months. Matured in bottle for 14 months. vineyard characteristics Valpolicella Classico region. South east exposure. Varied soil, but mostly cretaceous, calcareous, stony and well drained. alcohol 14.5%. |
| Food pairing |
| Hearty meat dishes, aged cheeses, highly seasoned cheeses, grilled meats, casseroles and Middle Eastern dishes. |
