Allegrini

Allegrini is a family-run Valpolicella estate that has defined fine Italian winemaking since Giovanni Allegrini began bottling from his vineyards in the 1960s. Based in the heart of Valpolicella Classico, the producer now manages 120 hectares of vines and champions site-specific winemaking that expresses Valpolicella's distinct soils and microclimates. What sets Allegrini apart is their unwavering commitment to Corvina — the region's noblest grape — and their mastery of the appassimento method, the drying technique essential to Amarone and Recioto production. If you want authentic, quality-driven Valpolicella from a producer with genuine heritage and innovation in equal measure, Allegrini is your answer.

About Allegrini

When Giovanni passed the estate to his children Walter, Marilisa, and Franco in 1983, they inherited not just vineyards but a philosophy: that Corvina could produce wines of real finesse at a time when international varieties dominated. Franco Allegrini became instrumental in perfecting the appassimento process, building the Terre di Fumane drying facility — a development that revolutionised not only Allegrini's production but the entire Valpolicella region's approach to dried-grape winemaking.

In 2023, the fourth generation took control: Francesco, Giovanni, and Matteo Allegrini, alongside their cousin Silvia (Walter's daughter), now lead the estate with the same commitment to quality and innovation. They've introduced 'Grola', a new Valpolicella Classico Superiore that builds on the legacy of the famed La Grola vineyard — the first vineyard planted predominantly with Corvina. By reducing yields, employing gentler extraction, and blending in Rondinella alongside Corvina, they've created a wine that further elevates this celebrated site.

Allegrini's red wines showcase lifted perfumes and ripe cherry fruit with zesty palate character and considerable depth. The Valpolicella Classico has been bottled under Stelvin closure since 2007 to eliminate cork taint and oxidation risks. The 'Palazzo della Torre', described as a 'baby Amarone', combines fresh and dried grapes to deliver a plush, rounded, and expressive wine. The Amarone itself is outstanding — intense yet balanced. The Giovanni Allegrini Recioto Classico, named after the founder, delivers an abundance of fruit layered with aromatic notes: pepper and thyme mingle with dark cherry character. The estate also produces Lugana, a white wine marked by lively acidity that provides a different expression of their terroir-focused approach.

Allegrini Wines in Our Collection

Our range reflects the full scope of Allegrini's craft. The 2021 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico (94pts James Suckling) is the flagship — a rich, intense expression of dried-grape winemaking at its finest, built for ageing and serious food pairing. The 2022 Grola (92pts James Suckling, 93pts Falstaff) represents the new generation's vision: a Valpolicella Classico Superiore that balances power with elegance, ideal if you want complexity without the full weight of Amarone. The 2019 La Poja (92pts James Suckling, 95pts overall) is a pure Corvina that showcases the grape's true potential — silky, refined, and age-worthy. If you're exploring the estate's history, the 1997 Amarone (93-97pts across critics) demonstrates how their wines develop over two decades in bottle.

Food Pairing

Allegrini's reds demand savoury, richly flavoured food. Pair the Amarone with aged hard cheeses, braised beef, wild mushroom risotto, or game birds. The Grola and La Poja work beautifully with roasted lamb, duck confit, or herb-crusted meats. The Palazzo della Torre suits charcuterie, beef carpaccio, and tomato-based pasta dishes. The Lugana whites cut through seafood risotto, grilled white fish, and fresh ricotta-based dishes.

What makes Allegrini's approach to Corvina different from other Valpolicella producers?

Allegrini has championed Corvina since the 1960s when international varieties were favoured. They were the first to plant La Grola predominantly with Corvina and continue to demonstrate the grape's ability to produce fine, age-worthy wines.

What is the appassimento method and why does Allegrini's mastery matter?

Appassimento is the controlled drying of grapes before fermentation, essential for Amarone and Recioto. Franco Allegrini perfected this at their Terre di Fumane facility, a development that revolutionised the entire Valpolicella region's technique.

Why does Allegrini use Stelvin closures on their Valpolicella Classico?

Since 2007, Allegrini has bottled Valpolicella Classico under Stelvin to eliminate cork taint and reduce oxidation problems, ensuring consistency and protecting the wine's fresh, cherry-forward character.

Who makes Allegrini wines?

Allegrini is a family-run Valpolicella estate founded by Giovanni Allegrini in the 1960s. Now led by the fourth generation — Francesco, Giovanni, Matteo, and Silvia — it remains based in Valpolicella Classico with 120 hectares of vineyards.

What style of wine does Allegrini make?

Allegrini specializes in Corvina-based reds using appassimento (dried-grape) methods. Their Amarone scores 94 points; they also make fresh Valpolicella and white Lugana. All wines express terroir with lifted perfumes and ripe cherry fruit.

How much does Allegrini wine cost?

Allegrini wines range between £15.90 and £100.10. Entry-level Valpolicella starts at £15.90; Amarone and premium bottlings reach £73–£100. Most core range sits £21–£42.