In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, dark chocolate, dried herbs, tobacco, leather, spice
Palate: dried plum, dark cherry, cedar, espresso, sweet spice, dried fig
Allegrini's estate Amarone Classico blends Corvina and Corvinone in nearly equal measure with a small percentage of Oseleta; the result is a polished, internationally styled Amarone with plush dried-fruit concentration and a refined tannin frame.
What it pairs with
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Beef brasato al Barolo style
The wine's dried-plum richness and firm tannins support long-braised beef as well as any Piedmontese red. -
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano 36 months
Crystalline umami of old Parmigiano amplifies the wine's savoury cedar finish. -
Game bird with wild mushrooms
The Oseleta component's peppery warmth aligns with earthy game and mushroom.
How to serve Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Beef brasato al Barolo style, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano 36 months, Game bird with wild mushrooms. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Allegrini began producing Amarone in the mid-20th century, and under Giovanni Allegrini's leadership in the 1980s it became one of the first estates to bottle and market single-vineyard Amarone internationally. The estate Classico remains its most commercially visible wine and has helped define the modern, polished style of the appellation.
- 1958 — Early Allegrini Amarone production established
- 1985 — Giovanni Allegrini modernises winemaking with barrique integration
- 2003 — Marilisa Allegrini takes over estate direction after Giovanni's death
Facts
- Producer
- Allegrini
- Grapes
- Corvina (45%), Corvinone (45%), Oseleta (5%), Rondinella (5%)
- Classification
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
- Oak
- Aged 4 years in large Slavonian oak and new French barriques (blend of sizes)
- ABV
- 15.5%
- Price
- €90-140 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1958
Frequently asked about Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
What does Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, dark chocolate, dried herbs, tobacco, leather. On the palate, dried plum, dark cherry, cedar, espresso, sweet spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Allegrini's estate Amarone Classico blends Corvina and Corvinone in nearly equal measure with a small percentage of Oseleta; the result is a polished, internationally styled Amarone with plush dried-fruit concentration and a refined tannin frame.
When should I drink Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
Drink 8-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
Beef brasato al Barolo style is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Parmigiano Reggiano 36 months and Game bird with wild mushrooms. The wine's dried-plum richness and firm tannins support long-braised beef as well as any Piedmontese red.
What grapes are in Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico?
The blend is Corvina (45%), Corvinone (45%), Oseleta (5%), Rondinella (5%). The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.