Allegrini Valpolicella 750ml

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Ruby red in colour, with purplish-blue highlights; the nose exhibits fragrant fruit with prominent notes of cherries, echoed by fresher hints of pepper and aromatic herbs, typical of Corvina and Corvinone, the historic varietals of this appellation. Whilst young it is impressively lively and playful on the palate whereas some two years on it expresses greater delicacy and finesse.

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Description

Appellation: Valpolicella Classico DOC Grape varieties: Corvina Veronese 65%, Rondinella 30%, Molinara 5%

Additional information

Weight 3 lbs
The Territory

Vineyard location: Located in Fumane, Valpolicella, hillside areas
Altitude: 180-280 metres (590-919 feet) a.s.l.
Exposure: South-East
Soil characteristics: Very varied, but mostly clayey and
calcareous
Training system: Old vines, Pergola Trentina; new vines, guyot
Average age of the vines: 33 years
Density of planting: Old vineyards 2500/3000 vines/ha, new
vineyards approx. 5000 vines/ha

Vinification and Ageing

Harvest: Grapes are hand-picked in the first week of October
Pressing: De-stemmed and soft-pressed
Fermentation: In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature: 25-31°C (77-88°F)
Duration of fermentation: Approximately 9 days
Ageing: In stainless steel tanks until mid-February and in the

Specs

Alcohol content: 13.38% Vol
Total acidity: 5.35 g/l
Residual sugars: 3.7 g/l
Dry extract: 32.5 g/l
Free SO2: 18 mg/l
Total SO2: 70 mg/l
pH 3.50

Food Pairing

This type of Valpolicella is the perfect accompaniment to
Italian antipasti, soups, pasta dishes and other dishes typical
of Mediterranean cuisine. Also pairs well with roasted and
grilled white meats and is ideal as a summer red to drink with
fish dishes.
Serve preferably at 16°C (61°F) and open the bottle shortly
before drinking.

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