About Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta
- Price Range
- ¥10,000–¥15,000
- Alcohol
- 15.5%
Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella is a benchmark expression of the Valpolicella Classico region. Crafted using the traditional appassimento method, where grapes are dried for several months to concentrate sugars and flavors, this wine offers remarkable depth. It presents a complex bouquet of dried cherries, dark chocolate, tobacco, and exotic spices. On the palate, it is powerful yet elegant, characterized by velvety tannins, a full body, and a persistent, harmonious finish.
Allegrini's Amarone is the quintessential gateway to appassimento's grandeur—decant 2 hours minimum or cellar 5–10 years to witness extraordinary complexity unfold.
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This is one of Italy's most powerful and complex red wines—rich, concentrated, and high in alcohol. Best enjoyed with a hearty meal. Serve at 18°C and decant at least 1–2 hours before drinking.
Food Pairings
Pairs exceptionally well with braised red meats, game dishes such as venison and wild boar, aged cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino, and rich umami-forward dishes. A natural match with beef tagliata and dark chocolate desserts.
When to drink it
Ideal for celebratory dinners, milestone anniversaries, winter evenings by the fireplace, or as a sophisticated gift for serious wine lovers.
Where to Buy
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〇アレグリーニ アマローネ デッラ ヴァルポリチェッラ クラシコ [2021] 750ml 赤ALLEGRINI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO
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〇アレグリーニ アマローネ デッラ ヴァルポリチェッラ クラシコ [2021] 750ml 赤ALLEGRINI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO
Rakuten · 酒宝庫 MASHIMO
¥12,692In stock
在庫限り アレグリーニ アマローネ・デッラ・ヴァルポリチェッラ・クラッシコ 2019 750ml ワイン
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¥14,180In stock
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Terroir & Winemaking
Grape composition: 45% Corvina Veronese, 45% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta. Grapes are harvested in late September and dried naturally in dedicated drying lofts (fruttaio) for 3–4 months until January, losing 40–45% of their weight through water evaporation. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged 18 months in new and second-use French oak barrels, followed by 7 months of bottle aging. Residual sugar: 1.1 g/L (bone dry). ABV: approximately 15.5%.
About the producer
AllegriniValpolicella's most innovative estate—home of La Poja, Italy's most distinctive single-varietal CorvinaVisit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Allegrini Amarone?
- Allegrini Amarone is made from 45% Corvina Veronese, 45% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella, and 5% Oseleta—a blend that balances richness, elegance, and aromatic complexity.
- What does Allegrini Amarone taste like?
- Expect concentrated dried dark cherries, plum, dark chocolate, tobacco, leather, and exotic spices. Full-bodied with velvety tannins, high alcohol (around 15.5%), and an exceptionally long, harmonious finish.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Rich braised meats like beef or venison, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, and umami-forward Japanese dishes like sukiyaki or grilled eel (unagi kabayaki) are ideal partners.
- When is the best time to drink Allegrini Amarone?
- It can be enjoyed upon release but truly shines after 5–15 years of cellaring. Decant for at least 1–2 hours before serving at around 18°C.
- What is the appassimento method?
- Appassimento is the traditional drying technique where harvested grapes are laid on racks in open lofts (fruttaio) for 3–4 months, concentrating sugars, acids, and flavors to produce Amarone's characteristic richness and power.
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