ALLEGRINI Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020
- SKU:
- 4271700
- UPC:
- 2310062752235
The Allegrini family's south-east facing vineyards are located in the Valpolicella Classico hills at 450-520 metres above sea level. The varied soils are mostly chalk and clay of volcanic origin, which are well-draining. The vines are Guyot-trained and 37 years old on average, planted with about 5,000 vines per hectare.
The grapes for this Amarone were hand harvested in late September, and dried over three to four months using the traditional Appassimento process, during which they lost 40-45% of their original weight, before vinification took place in the first two weeks of January. The dried grapes were destemmed, crushed and fermented in stainless-steel tanks at temperatures between 8-22ºC. Maceration lasted 25 days, with daily pumping over and the wine was then racked into 100% new oak barriques (225 litres) in March for 18 months. After blending, it spent seven months in bottle.
This is a classic expression of the appellation, with intense aromas of ripe, dark fruit and spice. The wine shows powerful structure and depth, superb balance with refined tannins and a long finish.
Vegan, Vegetarian
SKU No.: 4271700
Style No.: 17717
Region: Veneto
Grapes: Corvina,Rondinella,Corvinone
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 15.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
The Allegrini family's south-east facing vineyards are located in the Valpolicella Classico hills at 450-520 metres above sea level. The varied soils are mostly chalk and clay of volcanic origin, which are well-draining. The vines are Guyot-trained and 37 years old on average, planted with about 5,000 vines per hectare.
The grapes for this Amarone were hand harvested in late September, and dried over three to four months using the traditional Appassimento process, during which they lost 40-45% of their original weight, before vinification took place in the first two weeks of January. The dried grapes were destemmed, crushed and fermented in stainless-steel tanks at temperatures between 8-22ºC. Maceration lasted 25 days, with daily pumping over and the wine was then racked into 100% new oak barriques (225 litres) in March for 18 months. After blending, it spent seven months in bottle.
This is a classic expression of the appellation, with intense aromas of ripe, dark fruit and spice. The wine shows powerful structure and depth, superb balance with refined tannins and a long finish.
Vegan, Vegetarian
SKU No.: 4271700
Style No.: 17717