Allegrini
Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Giovanni Allegrini 0.5L 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Recioto della Valpolicella Classico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta |
| Aging | 14 months in wood (French barriques), 2 months resting in vats, followed by 10 months in the bottle before release |
- Type: Sweet red passito wine DOCG from Valpolicella Classica (Veneto)
- Grape composition: 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta grapes
- Production: Drying of the grapes (45-50%), pressing at the end of January, interrupted fermentation
- Aromas: Scents of blackberry jam, candied cherries, sweet spices, chocolate and mint
- Serving and pairings: Serve at 14°C, open 1 hour before, with cocoa-based desserts or blue cheeses
Description
Style of wine
The Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Giovanni Allegrini by Allegrini is a sweet red passito wine from Veneto with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) status. Made from a refined blend of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Oseleta, it expresses a full and concentrated structure, balanced by a vibrant freshness and soft, velvety tannins. The aromatic bouquet reveals elegant notes of ripe and dried fruit, accompanied by an enveloping blackberry jam. On the palate, nuances of sweet spices, dark chocolate, mint, and violet are perceived, leading to a long and balanced finish, while to the eye, it presents an intense ruby red colour with brilliant purple reflections.
Provenance
This wine originates in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, from exceptional vineyards located among the hills of Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella, San Pietro in Cariano, and Negrar di Valpolicella, including historic plots such as La Poja and La Grola. The limestone-based soils, rich in rock fragments, ensure a well--drained soil, ideal for vines grown using the Guyot system with a south-eastern exposure. This particular geological composition gives the wine a remarkable gustatory precision, enhancing the purity of the fruit. Produced by Allegrini, this Recioto della Valpolicella is a tribute to the founder Giovanni Allegrini, of whom it was the favourite wine.
Production process
Production begins in September with a meticulous hand-harvest and the selection of the best bunches. The grapes are left to wither in drying lofts, where the natural weight loss allows aromas and extracts to concentrate. Towards the end of January, after a soft pressing, fermentation begins at a controlled temperature, interrupted at the appropriate time to preserve the high residual sugar and the natural sweetness of the wine. Ageing continues for fourteen months in French barrels, followed by a period in bulk and a further period of resting before release, aimed at achieving perfect sensory harmony.
History and facts
Dedicated to the founder, this Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG celebrates Giovanni Allegrini's favourite wine.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1854
- Oenologist: Paolo Mascanzoni e Lorenzo Fortini
- Bottles produced: 850.000
- Hectares: 150
Belonging to the family of the same name since the 16th century, the Allegrini winery is located in the Valpolicella Classica area: in particular, it is situated where vines such as corvina, molinara and rondinella give life to what are considered some of the best red wines of the Peninsula. xtraWine offers numerous bottles of Allegrini Allegrini wines that stand out for their refinement and elegance, very pleasant and capable of enveloping you with every sip, conquering even the most demanding palates. This is due to continuous improvements in production such as the introduction of the use of barriques alongside the traditional large barrels, and even a reduction in the ageing period so as not to alter too much the quality of the grapes used.
Not only Valpolicella, on xtraWine you can find Allegrini wines such as Amarone, Valpolicella and Recioto. Read more
| Name | Allegrini Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Giovanni Allegrini 0.5L 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Corvina, 40% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Allegrini |
| Story | History and facts Dedicated to the founder, this Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG celebrates Giovanni Allegrini's favourite wine. |
| Origin | Villa Cavarena; Marezzane; Fieramonte; La Poja; La Grola; Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella; San Pietro in Cariano; Monte dei Galli; Negrar di Valpolicella; Minano |
| Soil composition | Mainly calcareous, stony and well-drained |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | Second half of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 8–22°C |
| Fermentation | About 25 days |
| Production technique | Appassimento (grapes dried in drying rooms with a weight loss of 45–50%), gentle pressing at the end of January; fermentation for approximately 25 days at 8–22°C with periodic pump-overs; fermentation halted before all sugars are converted into alcohol. |
| Wine making | Drying process (grapes dried in drying rooms with a 45–50% weight loss), gentle pressing at the end of January; fermentation for approximately 25 days at 8–22°C with periodic pumping over; fermentation is stopped before all the sugars are converted into alcohol. |
| Aging | 14 months in wood (French barriques), 2 months resting in vats, followed by 10 months in the bottle before release |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| PH | 3.67 |
| Residual sugar | 93.5 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 131.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |