Ratings
JS 95 · RP 90 · WE 90.
Identity
| Producer | Allegrini |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | IGT classification |
| Grapes | 40% Corvina Veronese, 30% Corvinone, 25% Rondinella, 5% Sangiovese |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Ruby red with purple hues. |
| Aroma | Blackberry, cassis, sour cherry, mixed herbs, dried violets, vanilla, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, raisined grapes, dark chocolate, tobacco, earthy, leather, smoke. |
| Palate | Rich, well balanced, velvety texture, soft tannins, savory notes, forest floor, densely packed fruit, refreshing acidity, long velvety finish. |
| Finish | Long, velvety, persistent finish with soft tannins and refreshing acidity. |
| Food Pairing | Risotto with saffron, risotto with porcini mushrooms, risotto with pork, pasta with Amatriciana sauce, pasta with Carbonara sauce. |
| Serving Temp | 16-18°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-8 years. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged 15 months in biennial barriques, then 2 months assemblage in barrels, followed by about 7 months in bottle. |
| Fermentation | Modern ripasso method: 70% grapes vinified immediately, 30% dried and then refermented with fresh wine. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 450-520. |
| Soil | Calcareous plateau soil. |
| Vine Age | Vines planted between 1962 and 1989. |
| Harvest Type | manual. |
| Harvest Desc | 70% grapes picked in September and vinified immediately; 30% dried until January then vinified and refermented with the wine (modern ripasso technique). |
Interesting facts
| Palazzo della Torre is a signature wine of Allegrini, made using a modern ripasso technique blending fresh and dried grapes, celebrated internationally for its aromatic depth and balance. |
Logistics
| Cork | screw cap. |