Marilisa Allegrini : Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2020

Characteristics and tasting tips of the Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2020 by Marilisa Allegrini

Tasting

Color
The color is a magnificent deep ruby red, showcasing the concentration and richness of this great wine from Veneto.

Nose
The bouquet reveals a complex aromatic palette dominated by cherry notes, enhanced by subtle hints of vanilla and spices that bring a refined dimension to the overall profile.

Palate
On the palate, the Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2020 reveals a remarkable structure with perfectly integrated tannins. Freshness and harmony characterize this wine, which extends into a long and persistent finish, promising fine development over time.

Food and Wine Pairings

This great wine from Veneto pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, game in sauce, and aged cheeses. Its structure and complexity also make it an ideal companion for mushroom-based slow-cooked dishes.

Serving and aging

The Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2020 is best enjoyed at 18°C in a large red wine glass. Decanting for one hour allows its aromas to fully develop. This wine can be cellared until around 2035 approximately.

An Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico with silky tannins and a persistent finish

The estate

Marilisa Allegrini currently leads the family business with her daughters Carlotta and Caterina. The Marilisa Allegrini group unites three prestigious estates: Villa Della Torre in Veneto, Poggio Al Tesoro in Tuscany, and San Polo in Montalcino. Marilisa Allegrini, owner and president of the group, was the first Italian woman in the wine industry to appear on the cover of Wine Spectator in 2017.

The vineyard

This Veneto wine comes from the Villa Della Torre vineyard, a walled 10-hectare estate located in Fumane di Valpolicella. Situated at 124 meters above sea level on loamy-clay soils with limestone, the vineyard enjoys an ideal east-southeast exposure. The vines average 10 years of age.

The wine
The label illustration depicts the Camino del Leone, one of the four spectacular mascheroni chimneys of the Villa Della Torre. Attributed to Giovan Battista Scultori, these works are remarkable, with the Camino del Leone being the most imposing. Depicted with an open mouth in a roaring pose, it evokes the devouring devil in biblical symbolism.

Winemaking and aging

After manual harvesting in September and optical sorting, the grapes undergo the traditional appassimento for three months in well-ventilated lofts. Fermentation of the Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2020 takes place in stainless steel and concrete vats for three weeks. Aging occurs over 18 months in oak barrels of 10 to 25 hectolitres, followed by 12 months of bottle refinement.

Grape varieties

This Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is the result of a Blend of 60% corvinone, 30% corvina, and 10% rondinella, the emblematic trio of the Valpolicella appellation that imparts a unique personality to this wine.