Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1989: Palazzo della Torre launched as Allegrini's approachable mid-range Veronese IGT

Facts

Producer
Allegrini · visiting guide
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.

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