The Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Giovanni Allegrini di Allegrini is a tribute to the father of the current owners, the founder of the company, whose favorite wine it was. It is composed of 40% Corvina Veronese grapes, 40% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, and the remaining 5% Oseleta. The vineyards they come from are about 35 years old, partly cultivated in the traditional pergola trentina and partly in Guyot; we are between 180 and 280 meters above sea level, on various mostly calcareous and rich in skeleton, well-draining soils. The grapes are harvested in the second half of September and kept in the fruit room until a weight loss of 40-45% is achieved, then vinified in red at a controlled temperature, with natural fermentation arrest. The wine is aged in wood for 14 months, then in bottle for another 10.

RECIOTO VALPOLICELLA GIOVANNI ALLEGRINI: TASTING

The Giovanni Allegrini Recioto is of intense ruby red color. On the nose it is rich, sumptuous, with hints of dried fruit, sweet spices, and mineral notes. The mouth is sweet and fresh, in great balance and with intriguing aromaticity. To be paired with the local Sbrisolona, or with a semi-aged blue cheese.