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.

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
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

Tags

corvina dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pizza pairs with pork price trade up rondinella sangiovese still red value pick
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