In the glass
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
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Pasta al ragu di carne
A canonical 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.
How to serve Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore
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 al ragu di carne, Grilled chicken with lemon and thyme. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 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
Frequently asked about Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore
What does Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore taste like?
On the nose, morello cherry, dried violet, tobacco, light cedar, dried herb. On the palate, sour cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, light cedar, light pepper. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. 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.
When should I drink Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
Pasta al ragu di carne is the canonical pairing; Grilled chicken with lemon and thyme is the other strong match. A canonical Veronese pairing; cherry-herb Valpolicella and slow-simmered meat ragu.
What grapes are in Allegrini Valpolicella Classico Superiore?
The blend is Corvina (45%), Corvinone (45%), Rondinella (5%), Oseleta (5%). The wine is classified as Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC.