Wine Allegrini, La Grola Veronese IGT 2005, 1.5 L
Tasting Notes
Wine of deep ruby red color.
The wine has a taste with attractive colors and crumpled notes raspberries, minerals and sweet spices, with a good length and silky tannins.
The wine has a rich, enveloping aroma with notes of wild berries, juniper, tobacco and coffee.
The wine goes well with different kinds of risotto, especially cooked with pork, as well as an excellent complement to grilled meats, roasts and stews. Wine particularly well with lamb, as well as with steamed or fried mushrooms and seasoned, mature cheeses.
Interesting Facts
A wonderful wine La Grola made from hand-picked grapes grown in the vineyard La Grohl in the valley of Sant 'Ambrogio, which is located at an altitude of 300 m above sea level, age of vines - 20 years. The wine is aged for 16 months in oak barrels and 10 months in bottles. Storage capacity - 10-12 years. It is recommended to open the bottle an hour before serving.
Allegrini farm located in Fumane di Valpolicella, from the 16th century Allegrini family lives in this small but significant area, located in the Valpolicella Classico, passing the secrets of wine from generation to generation.
Giovanni Allegrini was one of the first winemakers, have revolutionized the practice of local wine, he created some of the finest wines of Valpolicella in the 60-70 years of the 20th century. In the 80s his three children inherited the company.
Today Allegrini vineyards occupy more than 70 hectares, they are located in the most prestigious areas. Allegrini rightly considered to be one of the largest landowners in Italy. Among their possessions should be noted manor La Grohl, which produces the most significant products.
Family-owned company produces wines of the highest level. Today, winemakers of the region Veneto monitor trends and innovations, which are set by Allegrini, which has become a trendsetter. The winery is also a great contribution in advancing the global market Venetian wines. According to the Gambero Rosso, the Italian edition of the authoritative, Allegrini is considered a "Star" winery, in its arsenal has 21 award "Tre Bicchieri". "Stars" are those wineries that have won at least 10 points higher.
The wine has the potential exposure of 10-12 years. It is recommended to open the bottle 1 hour before drinking.