Allegrini
Valpolicella Classico Superiore La Grola 2022
| Denomination | DOC Valpolicella Classico Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella |
| Aging | Ageing takes place over 16 months: 50% in second-use barriques and 50% in large 85 hl casks; a further 10 months in bottle before release to the market. |
- Name: Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC 2022, still red wine
- Grape blend: 70% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella; dry and elegant character
- Aroma and taste: Blackberry, cherry and chocolate with velvety tannins
- Ageing: Matured for 16 months in wood and 10 months in bottle
- Pairings: Excellent with lasagne, roasts, braised meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore La Grola is a still red wine created from an elegant blend of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella grapes. In the glass, it reveals a varied bouquet of fruits and flowers, with precise notes of blackberries, cherries and violets, enriched by hints of vanilla, tobacco and dark chocolate. On the palate, it displays a solid and defined character, supported by a velvety tannic structure that perfectly balances the lively freshness and the flesh of ripe fruit, leading the sip towards a spicy and mineral finish of great persistence.
Where it comes from
This red originates from the prestigious La Grola vineyard in Valpolicella, an area of excellence in Veneto enhanced by the vision of Allegrini. The vines, facing south-east, sink their roots into calcareous and clayey soil, rich in stones and poor in organic matter. This particular geological composition is fundamental in promoting the clear expression of the fruit and the wine's territorial identity, supported by rigorous agricultural management focused on environmental sustainability.
How it is produced
Production begins in the second half of September with manual harvesting and careful selection of the bunches. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for fifteen days, using gentle extraction methods to preserve aromatic integrity. The maturation phase continues for sixteen months, divided equally between small and large wooden barrels, encouraging the perfect evolution of the wine. A final bottle ageing of ten months defines its natural elegance and complexity.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1854, the Allegrini winery has passed down a centuries-old dedication to Valpolicella. The label La Grola represents the visionary project of Giovanni Allegrini, created to give the wine an unmistakable character. The 2022 vintage, the result of organic and sustainable management, overcame the hot summer thanks to the timely August rains, which ensured the optimal ripening of the grapes. Its international prestige is confirmed by illustrious awards, including the renowned Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso and an excellent 93 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2022
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Valpolicella Classico Superiore Grola 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Valpolicella DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Corvina, 25% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Allegrini |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1854, the Allegrini winery has passed down a centuries-old dedication to Valpolicella. The label La Grola represents the visionary project of Giovanni Allegrini, created to give the wine an unmistakable character. The 2022 vintage, the result of organic and sustainable management, overcame the hot summer thanks to the timely August rains, which ensured the optimal ripening of the grapes. Its international prestige is confirmed by illustrious awards, including the renowned Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso and an excellent 93 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | La Grola Vineyard, Valpolicella (Veneto, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Predominantly calcareous and clayey, rich in stones and poor in organic matter |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | Second half of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 20 - 25 °C |
| Fermentation | 15 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with selection of bunches; vinification in steel tanks at 20–25 °C with gentle extraction (15 days fermentation); ageing for 16 months (50% in second-use barriques and 50% in large 85 hl casks) and a further 10 months in bottle. |
| Wine making | Vinification takes place in steel tanks at a temperature ranging between 20 and 25 °C. Fermentation lasts 15 days, with gentle extraction. |
| Aging | Ageing takes place over 16 months: 50% in second-use barriques and 50% in large 85 hl casks; a further 10 months in bottle before release to the market. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.47 |
| Residual sugar | 1.8 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 30.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |