Ratings
Highly rated by critics and users; praised for typicity and quality
Identity
| Producer | Allegrini |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 70% Corvina Veronese, 30% Rondinella |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep ruby red |
| Aroma | ripe cherry, plum, sweet spices, light vanilla, medicinal herbs, black cherry, cranberry, black pepper, smoky spice, toasted notes |
| Palate | full-bodied, soft, pleasant freshness, elegant structure, smooth and agile, excellent structure and harmony |
| Finish | clean, refreshing, elegant, long |
| Food Pairing | roasted meats, hearty stews, strong cheeses, succulent beef dishes, grilled meats |
| Serving Temp | 12-18 |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | 11 months in Slavonian oak barrels, 2 months in bottle |
| Fermentation | Ripasso method: refermentation on Amarone grape skins for about 10 days |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 180-250 |
| Soil | Mixed soils, mainly calcareous |
| Vine Age | 30 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvest takes place in the second half of September, manual picking |
Interesting facts
| Corte Giara is a negociant label of Allegrini, created in 1989 to offer accessible wines with Allegrini quality; the Allegrini family has a long history in Valpolicella winemaking since the 16th century |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |