Allegrini Grappa di Amarone 43% 50cl NV Fumane Wine

Producer: Allegrini

Tasting Notes:

The delicately perfumed Amarone grappa, has a characteristic, pronounced sensation of cherry to the palate, which is characteristic of grapes from this region, as well as a rich and lasting silky taste. Immediately after being drawn off, the dregs are subjected to soft pressing and are then distilled in copper steam stills, with a slow and discontinuous cycle. The distillation process is physical in nature, through which, using heat, it is possible to condense the volatile parts of the dregs. The "head" and "tail" are eliminated for conservation and to exalt the aromas and characteristic taste of the grapes from which the grappa is produced. Amarone grappa is refined in durmast oak casks for 12 months.

Grape Variety: 80 Corvina Veronese, 15% Rondinella & 5% Oseleta

ABV: 43%

Country/Region: Italy

The Allegrini family estate comprises 90 hectares of vineyard
situated in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico area. The family
has been growing grapes in Valpolicella for several generations,
and the estate in its current form was founded by Giovanni
Allegrini. When he died in 1983, it passed to his three children, who
ran it together until Walter's death in July 2003. Franco now looks
after the vineyards and is the winemaker, while Marilisa is director
of marketing. From the 2007 vintage, Franco sacrificed the Classico
status of the Valpolicella and bottled the wine under Stelvin in
order to eliminate as much as possible the problems of cork taint
and random oxidation.