AllegriniThe Allegrini family has played an important
role in Valpolicella since the 16th century. Giovanni Allegrini
led the latest generation, questioning traditional practices
and pioneering the quest for quality in the region. Beginning
in the early 1960s, he pieced together a super-star team
making some of Valpolicella's best wines. Today, his children,
Franco, Walter (who passed away in 2003), and Marilisa,
continue to guide the winery to the highest international
levels, following their father’s vision.
Giovanni was one of the earliest pioneers
of quality Valpolicella. In the early eighties he purchased
the La Grola hill in Sant'Ambrogio for the sole purpose
of producing fine cru wines. The chalky and stony soils
of Podere La Grola are at an elevation of 1000 feet above
sea level and represent the best vineyards in the Valpolicella
Classico region. His dream has become a reality and their
wines now come from their own vineyards in the communes
of Sant'Ambrogio and Fumane. The estate continues to be
a leading force in taking Veneto to the next level with
the introduction of Terre di Fumane, a high tech grape drying
facility in Fumane. Needless to say, it is the first and
the largest of its kind with the capability of drying up
to 600 tonnes of grapes (the space is rented to other producers
as well).
All of the Allegrini wines come from the
90 hectares of vineyards, which include his Amarones, Reciotos,
Valpolicellas, and IGT wines.
Wines:
Amarone della
Valpolicella
Recioto della Valpolicella
La Poja
La Grola
Palazzo delle Torre
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Region:
Veneto
DOC(G)s:
Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella
Recioto della Valpolicella
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