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Allegrini

The Allegrini family has been handing down grape growing and wine producing traditions over many generations, playing a major role in the Valpolicella Classico area for many centuries. Giovanni Allegrini was the founder of the new generation: He was extremely proud to be part of the Valpolicella, and dedicated his many resources and energies to this land. He was among the first to question local viticultural techniques, to revolutionize accepted practices, and to speak clearly about quality.

Allegrini’s winemaking philosophy is largely based on the concept of ‘cru’ production: a single vineyard dedicated to th e production of local varieties destined to become a single wine.

According to Gambero Rosso, Italy’s most important wine publication, Allegrini is a “Star” winery, a winery that has won at least ten "3-glass" awards. This rare honor is given to a select few of Italy's top producers and recognizes them for consistently producing outstanding wines across many vintages.

The La Poja Corvina Veronese & the Amarone della Valpolicella both exemplify the elegance, intensity, and quality that the winery is known for.

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Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2006
Made from Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes that undergo the appassimento method, an ancient Valpolicella tradition that results in a super rich and concentrated wine. This ruby-red wine displays warm, spicy aromas of dried cherries, plums, mocha, fig and sweet spice. On the palate, it is well-structured, velvety and elegant. This wine makes is an ideal match for roasted or grilled meats and game, hearty casseroles, aged cheeses, and Middle Eastern or Asian cuisine—even sushi! This versatile wine is ready to drink now, but will age beautifully for years to come.

Received Italy's coveted "Tre Bicchieri" award in 2009 & 2010

Ranked #16 in “50 bottles that Changed Our World”

“Interesting aromas of dark chocolate, coffee bean and very ripe fruit follow through to a full body, with firm tannins and a finish of sweet fruit and treacle tart. A tight style.”
90 pts. Wine Spectator - July 2010

"The best-known of the new generation of Amarone labels, this is the one that has attracted the most international recognition. It’s solid, reliable, and ages well. It is, above all, a great red in which the usual alcoholic power of the Amarone is well-integrated into a balanced structure. The tannins are sweet and soft, acidity is not excessive and wood is used wisely."
ero Rosso - February 2007

La Poja Corvina Veronese IGT Veronese 2004
An iconic wine made from 100% Corvina Veronese grown in the prestigious hilltop parcel of La Poja. The unique geographic and climatic conditions of the La Poja parcel, combined with a revolutionary training system, have succeeded in developing the full potential of this varietal. This is the first example in Valpolicella of Corvina Veronese vinified as a single varietal. One of the most sought after wines of northern Italy, this ruby-red wine offers extremely complex and exuberant aromas of blackberries, sweet spice, tobacco and dark chocolate—it will take your breath away! La Poja is the ideal accompaniment to roasted game and beef, mellow cheeses and truffle-based entrees.

Received Italy's coveted "Tre Bicchieri" award in 2006

“Dark red fruit, sweet herbs and toasted oak emerge from this refined, sumptuous red. The wine possesses notable expansiveness on the palate in an utterly compelling expression of this indigenous Veronese grape…”
92 pts. Wine Advocate - October 2008

Marilisa Allegrini was introduced to the wine business at a very early age by her father, Giovanni, an accomplished winemaker in the Valpolicella region. After receiving a degree in Physical Therapy, Marilisa accepted position at a well-regarded practice, but her lifelong passion for wine ultimately drew her back to the family business, where her brothers Walter and Franco were already working. In 1980, Marilisa was put in charge of sales and marketing, and she immediately analyzed the problems and opportunities in the marketplace, and articulated clear objectives.

In the early 80’s, one of her main challenges was convincing consumers that Valpolicella and Amarone were great wines--no easy task at the time. She traveled throughout Italy and the world, sharing the story of Valpolicella’s winemaking heritage and her family’s wines. Her travels heightened her passion for wine, and helped cement the reputation of Amarone as one of the world’s finest wines and Allegrini as one of its top producers.

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