In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: morello cherry, dried violet, tobacco, light cedar, dried herb

Palate: sour cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, light cedar, light pepper

Allegrini's estate Classico Superiore reflects the house's high Corvinone proportion (45%) adding floral lift and softer tannin alongside Corvina's cherry-herb character; a bright, food-friendly everyday Valpolicella.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta al ragu di carne
    The quintessential Veronese pairing; cherry-herb Valpolicella and slow-simmered meat ragu.
  • Grilled chicken with lemon and thyme
    Light tannins and high acidity make this a perfect match for herb-grilled poultry.

History

Allegrini's estate Classico Superiore has been produced since the family's early commercial winemaking days; the high Corvinone proportion reflects Giovanni Allegrini's belief in the variety's role in adding freshness and floral character to the Valpolicella blend.

  1. 1965 — Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore commercial production established

Facts

Producer
Allegrini
Grapes
Corvina (45%), Corvinone (45%), Rondinella (5%), Oseleta (5%)
Classification
Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC
Oak
Aged 12 months in large Slavonian oak casks
ABV
13.5%
Price
€14-20 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
1965

Tags

corvina corvinone dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic occasion aperitivo occasion weeknight old world oseleta pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pizza pairs with poultry price everyday rondinella still red value pick
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