Fieramonte Riserva
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar gracefully for even longer.
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Slow-braised beef short ribs, roasted wild game such as venison, and mature, sharp cheeses like aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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Hailing from the prestigious Fumane hills in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone, Allegrini's Fieramonte Riserva is a legendary Amarone that represents a triumphant resurrection. Originally celebrated in the mid-20th century, the south-facing Fieramonte vineyard was left unproduced for over two decades until the Allegrini family meticulously replanted it, releasing its modern revival with the 2011 vintage. The wine is crafted from a traditional blend dominated by Corvina Veronese and Corvinone, alongside Rondinella and Oseleta. The grapes undergo the traditional appassimento process, drying naturally for several months to concentrate their sugars, aromatics, and structural elements. Following a slow fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 48 months in French oak casks. This meticulous process yields an Amarone of extraordinary depth, balancing intense dark fruit, balsamic undertones, and exotic spices with a vibrant mineral backbone derived from the vineyard's steep, calcareous clay soils.
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With a winemaking heritage in the Valpolicella region dating back to the 16th century, Allegrini is one of Italy's most prestigious and pioneering estates, located in the heart of Fumane di Valpolicella. Under the visionary leadership of the late Giovanni Allegrini and subsequently his children, the family revolutionized local viticulture by introducing high-density Guyot vine training and single-vineyard expressions like the iconic La Grola and the pure Corvina bottling, La Poja. The estate is celebrated for its masterful execution of the traditional appassimento technique for Amarone della Valpolicella, alongside modern innovations like Palazzo della Torre and the approachable Corte Giara line. Today, Allegrini remains a benchmark of quality, combining deep respect for Veneto's terroir with a relentless pursuit of elegance, structure, and complexity.