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This wine is the product of a precise grape-producing and wine-making project, whose aim has been the full exploitation of the climate and technical potentialities. We wanted to keep the structure of Amarone through Corvina Gentile, that gives the wine power and sobriety; a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon grants the wine persistence, whereas a small percentage of Merlot makes this wine complete in its softness. The grapes are collected into 15-20 kg. boxes and then left wilting in dry and airy rooms until late November. During this period the grapes start the same process of dehydratation and impollination taking place during the production of Amarone. Properly preserved at a steady temperature of 14°-15°C, laid down, in the dark, this wine can keep its characteristics for 10-15 years. Colour: red ruby with violet shades. Bouquet: pleasant spicy bouquet with scent of ripe red fruit. Flavour: warm, soft and persistent with scent of dried fruit that reminds of Amarone.

Notes:

A full bodied, intense and elegant red wine. This wine is made from grapes from one of the most noble and prestigious vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico area. Its particular microclimatic conditions give the wine certain unique characteristics. The wine produced from this Podere exemplifies Allegrini wines. It is recommended to accompany red meats, either roasted or in casseroles, and mellow, aged cheeses. It is also delicious with English stews. Serve at 15°C and open the bottle an hour before drinking.

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A full bodied, intense and elegant red wine. It is a 100% Corvina Veronese grown in the eponymous vineyard. The 2.65 hectares are to be found at the top of the historic and prestigious La Grola Podere. Planting was planned with the intention of producing a completely original wine. The vine chosen was considered to be the most worthy because, according to an old legend, it was said to originate from that particular hill. The unique geographic and pedoclimatic conditions of this piece of land (16.78% active chalk) combined with a revolutionary system of programmed planting (aiming for a maximum production of 50 hl per hectare) succeed in bringing out the full potential of this wine. It is the first time in Valpolicella that the Corvina Veronese has been vinified as a varietal wine. The inspiration behind this lies with Giovanni Allegrini and stemmed from his passionate belief in the land he lived on. It is an ideal accompaniment to roast meats and game. It is excellent with mellow, aged cheeses, and is the perfect match with dishes made with whie or black truffles from Valpolicella. Serve at 16°C and open the bottle an hour before drinking.

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Palazzo Della Torre is a smooth full bodied cru. The techniques used for this particular year’s production were completely innovative and untraditional. 70% of the grapes picked from the Podere Palazzo della Torre are vinified immediately. The remaining 30% are left to dry until the end of December when they are vinified and then refermented with the wine from the fresh grapes. It is recommended to accompany a wide range of “risotti” (particularly with that made with pork), with mixed grilled meats, roasts and the traditional boiled meats of the Veneto. Serve at 15°C and open the bottle an hour before drinking.

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Made from ultra high density plantings (9,000 vines per hectare) planted in 1996 Villa Giona blends 50/40/10 cabernet sauvignon / merlot / syrah in new French oak for 18 months. It opens a bit Pauillac-like with its spicy, cassis, cigar, and cedar aromas and then fades into licorice, coffee, caraway and black cherry with just a hint of barnyard. Rich smooth, round and slightly tannic, it has a peppery, black olive, black cherry, cassis flavour with a touch of green bean, coffee and vanilla on the finish. A bit nervy, but with fine fruit superb balance and best of all elegance. A very intense wine from a high density vineyard based on the so-called Bordeaux style. Its Cabernet Sauvignon structure blends well with the sweetness of Merlot and its finish of spicy notes comes from the special grape variety: Syrah. Villa Giona is an excellent accompaniment to roast veal or lamb, spiced or fruity duck dishes, Venetian style veal liver with polenta and medium mature cheeses.