Made from Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes following a thousand-year old appassimento tradition of the Valpolicella region: After the grapes are hand-harvested, they are left to dry for three to four months in shallow racks, stored in a well-ventilated, state-of-the-art drying facility. The result is a super rich and concentrated wine. Amarone is an iconic wine, and is extremely important not just to the Valpolicella region, but to Italian winemaking on the whole.

Allegrini represents the highest expression of Valpolicella wines, with passion for elegance, commitment to excellence and a long heritage in refined winemaking.

The Allegrini estate is based in Fumane di Valpolicella, just north of Verona in northeastern Italy. Valpolicella, or ‘valley of many cellars’ is an area crossed from north to south by a series of hills, which in succession form three parallel valleys. These valleys are crossed by steep-sided, narrow river beds which remain dry except during spring thaws or autumn rains. Geography and weather combine to create an ideal growing environment.

The Allegrini family has been handing down grape growing and wine producing traditions over many generations, playing a major role in the Valpolicella Classico area for many centuries. Giovanni Allegrini was the founder of the new generation: He was extremely proud to be part of the Valpolicella, and dedicated his many resources and energies to this land. He was among the first to question local viticultural techniques, to revolutionize accepted practices, and to speak clearly about quality. He was able to combine the science of enology with strict grape selection, and between 1960 and 1970, made some of the Valpolicella’s best wines.

Allegrini’s winemaking philosophy is largely based on the concept of ‘cru’ production: a single vineyard dedicated to the production of local varieties destined to become a single wine. These crus have been a success worldwide: Palazzo della Torre, La Grola and La Poja have set the highest benchmarks for Valpolicella’s wines. Allegrini’s winemaking style has focused on emphasizing the local grapes, crafting enticing wines that always show elegance, intensity, concentration and complexity. Their highly acclaimed Amarone is an ideal example of this style. Villa Giona, a refined Bordeaux-inspired red, completes Allegrini’s top-quality portfolio.

According to Gambero Rosso, Italy’s most important wine publication, Allegrini is a “Star” winery, a winery that has won at least ten "3-glass" awards. This rare honor is given to a select few of Italy's top producers and recognizes them for consistently producing outstanding wines across many vintages.