In the glass
Aroma: morello cherry, dried violet, tobacco, cedar, cocoa
Palate: black cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, light dark chocolate
A Veronese IGT using partial ripasso over Amarone pomace adding richness to the Corvina-Rondinella blend, while a small Sangiovese component adds acidity. Approachable but complex mid-tier red from Allegrini.
What it pairs with
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Pasta with meat ragu
The wine's cherry-tobacco notes and medium body are a classic match for Veneto-style meat sauce. -
Pizza with cured meats
Approachable tannins and good acidity work well with cured salami and prosciutto pizza. -
Grilled lamb kebab
Dried herbs and cherry fruit complement grilled lamb's mild gamey character.
How to serve Allegrini Palazzo della Torre
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pasta with meat ragu, Pizza with cured meats, Grilled lamb kebab. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Palazzo della Torre was designed as Allegrini's accessible entry point into the ripasso-adjacent style, using a small percentage of late-harvested dried grapes to add complexity to the fresh Corvina base.
- 1989 — Palazzo della Torre launched as Allegrini's approachable mid-range Veronese IGT
Facts
- Producer
- Allegrini
- Grapes
- Corvina (70%), Rondinella (25%), Sangiovese (5%)
- Classification
- Veronese IGT
- Oak
- Aged 12 months in French barriques; partial ripasso over dried Amarone pomace
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Frequently asked about Allegrini Palazzo della Torre
What does Allegrini Palazzo della Torre taste like?
On the nose, morello cherry, dried violet, tobacco, cedar, cocoa. On the palate, black cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, light dark chocolate. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A Veronese IGT using partial ripasso over Amarone pomace adding richness to the Corvina-Rondinella blend, while a small Sangiovese component adds acidity. Approachable but complex mid-tier red from Allegrini.
When should I drink Allegrini Palazzo della Torre?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Allegrini Palazzo della Torre?
Pasta with meat ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pizza with cured meats and Grilled lamb kebab. The wine's cherry-tobacco notes and medium body are a classic match for Veneto-style meat sauce.
What grapes are in Allegrini Palazzo della Torre?
The blend is Corvina (70%), Rondinella (25%), Sangiovese (5%). The wine is classified as Veronese IGT.