Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 10 to 35 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dried cherry concentrate, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, dried violet, leather, iron

Palate: black cherry jam, espresso, dark plum, dried herbs, cedar, tar

The single-vineyard Fieramonte takes Allegrini's Amarone to the highest level: a single hill block in the Classico zone with extreme concentration, the Oseleta component adding signature pepper warmth to the cedar-espresso complex.

What it pairs with

  • Venison loin with juniper and black truffle
    The wine's iron-mineral spine and dried-fruit intensity embrace the gamey, earthy complexity of venison and truffle.
  • Aged Asiago d'Allevo 24 months
    Long-aged Asiago's crystalline texture and nutty salt amplify the wine's concentration.

How to serve Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Fieramonte

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Venison loin with juniper and black truffle, Aged Asiago d'Allevo 24 months. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Fieramonte was one of the first single-vineyard Amarone bottlings in the Classico zone, pioneered by Allegrini to demonstrate site-level expression within the appellation. The vineyard in Fumane faces south-east and benefits from optimal diurnal range for slow Corvina drying.

  1. 1983: First Fieramonte single-vineyard Amarone release, among the earliest in Classico

Facts

Producer
Allegrini · visiting guide
Grapes
Corvina, Corvinone, Oseleta
Classification
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG
Oak
Aged 4-5 years in a combination of large Slavonian casks and new French barriques
ABV
16.0%
Price
€200-350 at retail
Drinking window
10-35 from vintage
First vintage
1983

Frequently asked about Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Fieramonte

What does Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Fieramonte taste like?

On the nose, dried cherry concentrate, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, dried violet, leather. On the palate, black cherry jam, espresso, dark plum, dried herbs, cedar. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The single-vineyard Fieramonte takes Allegrini's Amarone to the highest level: a single hill block in the Classico zone with extreme concentration, the Oseleta component adding signature pepper warmth to the cedar-espresso complex.

When should I drink Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Fieramonte?

Drink 10-35 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 Fieramonte?

Venison loin with juniper and black truffle is the canonical pairing; Aged Asiago d'Allevo 24 months is the other strong match. The wine's iron-mineral spine and dried-fruit intensity embrace the gamey, earthy complexity of venison and truffle.

What grapes are in Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Fieramonte?

The blend is Corvina, Corvinone, Oseleta. The wine is classified as Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG.

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