2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.96%
Residual Sugar 93.5 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 170 kcal / glass
150ml glass170 kcal
750ml bottle850 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese and Corvinone dominate, complemented by Rondinella and a touch of Oseleta
Classification Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Region Recioto della Valpolicella
Soil Highly varied, Mostly calcareous, Stony and well drained
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Second half of September
Sites Predominantly Villa Cavarena and Marezzane vineyards
Production Details Selected bunches were harvested manually and dried in a fruttaio, losing 45–50% of their weight. Crushing occurred at the end of January; the must fermented at 8–22°C for 25 days with periodic pump-overs. The wine matured in wood for 14 months, rested in bulk for 2 months and remained in bottle for 10 months before release.
Tasting Notes Cherry jam, cinnamon, cloves, dark chocolate and mint; velvety palate with soft but present tannins and a very long finish
Food Pairing Dry or cocoa-based desserts; very mature or blue cheeses; main courses with fruit or red-fruit sauces
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.18%
Residual Sugar 97 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 175 kcal / glass
150ml glass175 kcal
750ml bottle875 kcal
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese 40%; Corvinone 40%; Rondinella 15%; Oseleta 5%
Classification Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Region Recioto della Valpolicella
Soil Mixed soil with a substantial limestone and clay component, Structurally rich and well drained
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Late September
Sites Predominantly Marezzane and Villa Cavarena vineyards
Vine Age 15
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types Oak
Production Details The vineyards lie at 450–520 metres above sea level. Selected grapes were harvested manually and dried in a fruttaio, losing 45–50% of their original weight. Destemming and pressing occurred at the end of January, followed by fermentation in stainless steel at 8–22°C for 25 days with continuous pump-overs. The wine matured in oak barrels for 14 months, rested in bulk for 2 months after blending and received at least 10 further months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Cherry jam, cinnamon, cloves, dark chocolate and mint; velvety palate with soft but present tannins and remarkable length
Food Pairing Dry or cocoa-based desserts; well-aged or blue cheeses; main courses with fruit or red-fruit sauces
Sources: allegrini.it ↗ · Compare this vintage
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Corvina Veronese 40%; Corvinone 40%; Rondinella 15%; Oseleta 5%
Drinking Window Ageing potential greater than 20 years
Classification Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Region Recioto della Valpolicella
Soil Mixed, Mostly calcareous, Stony and well drained
Orientation South-East
Harvest Dates Late September
Sites Predominantly Marezzane and Villa Cavarena vineyards
Vine Age 15
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Selected grapes were harvested manually and dried in a fruttaio, losing 45–50% of their original weight. Destemming and pressing occurred at the end of January; fermentation proceeded in stainless steel at 8–22°C for 25 days with continuous pump-overs. Maturation took place in a combination of new and second-passage barriques for at least 14 months, followed by 2 months of bulk rest after blending and at least 10 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Black cherry, prune, violet, cinnamon, dark chocolate, black pepper, thyme and mint
Food Pairing Dry or cocoa-based desserts; well-aged or blue cheeses; main courses with fruit or red-fruit sauces
Sources: allegrini.it ↗ · Compare this vintage
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Producer Information
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Address
Via Giare 5, 37022 Fumane (VR), Italy
Phone
+39 045 6832011
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Owner
Francesco, Giovanni, Matteo and Silvia Allegrini