{"product_id":"allegrini-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-2020","title":"Allegrini, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, 2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn opulent \u0026amp; charming Amarone!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eFloral and aromatic, silky and balanced, Allegrini's 2020 Amarone Classico is a charming red. The grapes benefited from a drawn-out harvest, allowing perfect picking times for each plot. Spiced plum, raspberry, blackberry and dark cherry are marked by some baking spices and orange peel. Bold and with a touch of sweetness (3.4g\/l), it’s kept in check by vibrant acidity and a balsamic herb finish, which lift it up and balance it on its toes. A blend of 45% Corvina, 45% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella and 5% Oseleta from vineyards between 450 and 520m above sea level.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of 45% Corvina, 45% Corvinone, 5% Rondinella and 5% Oseleta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for a minimum of 18 months in new and second-use French oak barrels, followed by 7 months in large Slavonian oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter | 95 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling | 94 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDrinks well now through 2045\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePairs beautifully with grilled red meats; game such as venison, pheasant, or duck; as well as braised and slow-cooked dishes like beef stews and pot-au-feu. It also pairs well with fresh pasta with mushrooms or truffle, an Amarone risotto, and aged cheeses such as 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano, Taleggio, or Pecorino di Fossa.\u003c\/span\u003e | 🌡️ Serve at around \u003cstrong\u003e16°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"teaser-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE LABEL \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Allegrini family has been cultivating vines in Valpolicella Classica since the 16th century, formally founding their estate in 1854. Today, the 100-hectare Venetian property is led by a new generation - Francesco, Giovanni, Matteo, and their cousin Silvia - who took over in 2024, while their aunt Marilisa manages the family's Tuscan estates. Over the years, Allegrini has become a global benchmark, particularly for their mastery of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"435\"\u003eappassimento\u003c\/i\u003e. They’ve completely modernised this traditional grape-drying technique through Terre di Fumane, a state-of-the-art, 5,000 m² climate-controlled facility that beautifully bridges centuries-old tradition with technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe grapes for this landmark Amarone della Valpolicella Classico are sourced from the prestigious Marezzane and Villa Cavarena vineyards, perched at high altitudes between 450 and 520 meters. These plots benefit from ideal southeast exposure and dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, which bring out incredible flavor intensity in the 15-year-old vines. Grounded in a complex soil blend of limestone, clay, and volcanic material, the vineyards offer excellent natural drainage and a distinct mineral complexity that beautifully elevates this high-altitude wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/amarone-della-valpolicella\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Amarone Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allegrini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50198448636248,"sku":"114108","price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-docg-allegrini-2020-whelehans-wines-dublin.jpg?v=1780571075","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/allegrini-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-2020","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}