Allegrini – The Contemporary Nobility of Valpolicella Classica

A Family Legacy Shaping the Modern Veneto

Established since the 16th century in Fumane, at the heart of the Valpolicella Classica, the Allegrini family is one of the historical pillars of the Veneto. Generation after generation — and more recently under the guidance of Marilisa and Franco Allegrini — the estate has deeply influenced the qualitative renaissance of the region, combining technical precision, parcel-based vision, and a contemporary interpretation of local grape varieties.

Today, Allegrini remains one of the most refined, consistent, and identity-driven styles in Valpolicella: precision, controlled density, and structural finesse define the estate’s signature.

Terroirs & Philosophy – Elegance Born from the Hills of Fumane

The estate is built on several dozen hectares located in the finest sectors of the Valpolicella Classica — mainly around Fumane, Sant’Ambrogio, and San Pietro in Cariano, on breezy hillsides with varied exposures.

The main soil types include:

Limestone – linearity, freshness, aromatic finesse.
Basalt – energy, mineral tension, structure.
Clay – depth, ripeness, texture.

The varietal composition is based mainly on traditional grapes of Valpolicella: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, complemented depending on the cuvée by Oseleta, Molinara, and other local varieties.

The viticultural philosophy is characterised by:

Reasoned, parcel-based viticulture,
precise monitoring of ripeness to preserve balance and freshness,
a search for an expression that is modern yet faithful to the terroir,
mastery of appassimento (grape drying), an area where Allegrini excels.

The result: wines that are chiselled, precise, never heavy, where power is always supported by natural tension.

Wine Style – Purity, Balance & Controlled Depth

Allegrini wines unfold across several complementary styles, all marked by the same commitment to precision.

Valpolicella Classica

A blend dominated by Corvina, Valpolicella highlights:

crunchy red fruits,
natural freshness,
a juicy, harmonious profile,
fine tannins and elegant structure.

Amarone della Valpolicella

An iconic cuvée crafted through appassimento, Allegrini’s Amarone is defined by:

velvety depth,
aromas of black cherry, cocoa, licorice, dried herbs,
perfectly controlled power,
a long, vertical finish.

This is a resolutely modern Amarone: taut, less marked by sweetness than many of its peers, and aromatically precise.

Signature Cuvées

Cuvée	Description & Style
Palazzo della Torre	A modern interpretation of the Veronese style, integrating a fraction of dried grapes. An accessible, velvety, smooth wine with remarkable balance. An ideal bridge between Valpolicella and Amarone.
La Grola	A flagship monopole of the estate, from a benchmark hillside. An elegant, refined, structured red with a long, mineral-driven profile. A wine of character, perfectly suited to gastronomy.
La Poja – 100% Corvina	From the mythical La Poja cru, perched on high limestone terraces. An expression of the absolute purity of Corvina: exceptional aromatic definition, long length, and remarkable ageing potential. One of the noblest interpretations of the grape.
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	The estate’s signature. Controlled richness, silky texture, intense depth and sovereign balance. A world-class Amarone, built for ageing.

Conclusion

Allegrini embodies the essence of contemporary Valpolicella: an estate that combines nearly 500 years of history, exemplary technical rigor, precise parcel-based understanding, and a resolutely modern vision of the terroir. From airy Valpolicella to deep Amarone, as well as the crus La Grola and La Poja, the wines rank among the most sought-after in the Veneto for their elegance, consistency, and precision. A must-know reference for lovers of refined Italian wines with a strong sense of place.