Allegrini Palazzo della Torre

About this wine

Palazzo della Torre is Allegrini's highest-volume and most widely distributed wine, first produced in 1983 from vineyards surrounding the Renaissance-era Villa della Torre, now owned by the Allegrini family. Roughly 30% of the grapes undergo a partial drying process before being blended with the remaining freshly fermented wine — a technique inspired by appassimento but distinct from classic Ripasso — resulting in a wine with more richness and structure than a typical Veronese red.

Sommelier's Note

"Palazzo della Torre punches well above its price point — its partial-drying technique delivers Amarone-like richness in an everyday-drinking wine."

Food Pairings

Versatile with grilled meats, pizza, aged cheeses, and hearty pasta dishes with red sauce.

When to drink it

Everyday dinners, casual entertaining, an easy bottle to keep on hand.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Sangiovese

Style

Red

Alcohol

13.5%

Price Range

¥3,500-4,800 (reference conversion from JPY retail pricing)

Terroir & Winemaking

Blend of Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, and Sangiovese. About 30% of the grapes are dried for roughly two months before being blended with the remaining freshly fermented wine, then aged together in barrique for about 15 months. Alcohol content around 13.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palazzo della Torre made the same way as a Ripasso wine?

No — while both techniques involve dried grapes, Palazzo della Torre blends about 30% partially-dried grapes with fresh wine before fermentation completes, rather than re-passing finished wine over Amarone pomace as in classic Ripasso.

What does Palazzo della Torre taste like?

Expect notes of coffee, cocoa, dark chocolate, and ripe dark fruit, with a rounded, generous palate.

Is it good value?

Yes, it is widely regarded as one of the best value wines in Allegrini's range, having appeared multiple times in Wine Spectator's Top 100.