IZO WINE - Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2003

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2003

Item No. 55848

Veneto

Allegrini

RED

Wine & Spirits 88

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2003

Regular $77.19
Special $71.99

ABOUT THE WINE

Allegrini
Allegrini represents the highest expression of Valpolicella wines, with passion for elegance, commitment to excellence and a long heritage in refined winemaking style. The estate is based in Fumane di Valpolicella , in northeastern Italy. Valpolicella or ''Valley of many cellars'', as derived by numerous academic studies of Greek and Latin, has always produced wine. The area is crossed from North to South by a series of hills forming a succession of three parallel valleys. These valleys are crossed by steep sided, narrow river beds which remain dry except during spring thaws or autumn rains. Geography and weather combine to create an ideal growing environment. The Allegrini family has been handing down grape growing and wine producing traditions, playing a major role in the Valpolicella Classica area for many centuries. Giovanni Allegrini was the founder of the new generation: He was extremely proud to be part of the Valpolicella, and dedicated his many resources and energies to this land. He was among the first in questioning local viticultural techniques, revolutionizing accepted practices, and speaking clearly about quality. He was able to combine the science of Enology with strict grape selection, and between 1960 and 1970, made some of the Valpolicella's best wines.
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
To make this blend of 75% Corvina Veronese, 20% Rondinella and 5% Molinara, the grapes are harvested and then left to dry naturally in a well-ventilated room until January. This drying process, called appassimento, is an ancient technique and is unique to the Valpolicella region. Allegrini has improved this technique by introducing innovative equipment which controls temperature and humidity conditions inside the drying center in order to preserve the integrity of the grapes during the delicate phase of the 3 to 4 month drying period. The wine is then aged in new French barriques for 18 months, followed by an additional 7 months in larger oak casks and 14 months in bottle. It is deep purple in color with a bouquet full of dried fruit.

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Salmon Safe
A Salmon-Safe Certification identifies wineries whose vineyards practices protect and restore salmon habitat by planting trees on streams, growing cover crops to control run-off, and apply natural methods to control weeds and pests.

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