Superiore
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Italian meat ragù pasta, roasted pork loin with herbs, and medium-aged cheeses such as Asiago or young Pecorino.
✨ Technical Specifications
Deeply rooted in the historic Valpolicella Classico zone of Veneto, the Allegrini family has been perfecting viticulture since the 16th century. This Valpolicella Classico Superiore represents a refined expression of the region's signature grapes, primarily Corvina Veronese and Rondinella, grown on the limestone-rich, terraced hillsides of the valley. The name Valpolicella itself is poetically translated from Greek and Latin roots as the 'valley of many cellars,' a testament to its ancient winemaking heritage. Under the visionary guidance of the late Giovanni Allegrini, the estate elevated the Superiore category by focusing on low yields and meticulous oak aging. This process imparts a velvety structure, subtle spice, and deep complexity to the wine's natural, vibrant notes of wild dark cherries, fresh herbs, and forest floor.
🍾 About the Producer
Rooted in Fumane since the sixteenth century and established as a formal agricultural estate in 1854, Allegrini stands as a definitive pillar of modern Valpolicella viticulture. The estate was radically modernized during the mid-twentieth century by Giovanni Allegrini, whose pioneering vision replaced traditional pergola veronese with Guyot training and shifted regional emphasis to single-cru terroirs. Encompassing over 150 hectares across Valpolicella Classica and expanding into Lugana, the estate's topographies feature steep, southeast-facing limestone-clay hillsides and high-altitude chalk plateaus. Viticulture emphasizes sustainability, certified under Equalitas and Biodiversity Friend frameworks. In the cellar, Allegrini mastered modern appassimento, minimizing oxidation while capturing intense aromatics and silky texture. Benchmark expressions include the monumental Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, the historic single-vineyard La Grola, the pure Corvina benchmark La Poja, and the innovative double-fermented Palazzo della Torre, alongside the versatile, contemporary tier of regional bottlings under Corte Giara.
🍇 Grapes
Corvina (45-95%), Corvinone, Rondinella