Palazzo della Torre

Italy, Veneto, Veronese, Veronese IGT
Bottle
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.