Allegrini La Grola 2021
Veronese IGT
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This single vineyard masterpiece is from the Allegrini family, 6th-generation grape growers turned winemakers, who have been key to the revival of Valpolicella wines. Lavishly oak aged, this red delivers rare power, precision and elegance.
£30.00 per bottle
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
- Fine wine
Italy- Deep Scarlet
- Corvina-based blend
- 10.5 Units
- Vegan
- 14% ABV
- 750 ml
- Vegetarian
- 22 October 2035
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Velvety and intense, cherry in liqueur, plum and spice
Aroma
Chocolaty cherry aromas, with plum and tobacco leaf
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Legend has it that the hill on which the La Grola vineyard stands was the birthplace of Corvina – signature grape of the Valpolicella Classico region. The Allegrini family’s La Grola pays tribute to the story, and blends Corvina Veronese with tiny berried Oseleta for its colour. The result: a richly opulent red. The grapes are all grown on this unique single vineyard that enjoys high levels of sunshine and boasts well-drained calcareous and clay soils. The high-density vines are on average 40 years old, so produce low yields to give the finished wine powerful concentration. Oak ageing for 15 months, then the same in bottle before release ensures a silky finish. Sublime with osso buco, rich pasta dishes or pork. A star of the region.
Legend has it that the hill on which the La Grola vineyard stands was the birthp...
Intense plums, raspberries, roses, bay leaves and a peppery touch. Soft attack with velvety tannins
James Suckling, critic, 93pts
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