Allegrini ,La Grola,2006,Valpolicella

Silvia Allegrini shows us around the vineyard

The Allegrini family have played an important role in Valpolicella since the 16th Century. Giovanini Allegrini was one of the earliest pioneers of quality Valpolicella. In the early eighties he purchased the La Grola hill for the sole purpose of producing  the finest of Valpolicella wine. The chalky and stony soil in La Grola  is at an elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level which is a great  help in developing the natural acidity and aromatics in the grapes.Today Giovanini Allegrini`s children are following  through on their fathers vision.

La Grola is made up of 80% Corvina and 20% Syrah.The wine is a deep ruby colour with a robust nose of Christmas cake fruits, with hints of spice and tobacco. It has an elegant and lingering finish  with a wonderful concentration  which is attributed to the high plant density and low yields as well as the elevation.

I would pair this wine with roasted meats or any rich sauce dishes.We were lucky enough to enjoy it in a lovely little restaurant in nearby Fumane called Casale Spighetti with the most wonderful pasta with pan fried  mushrooms, Delicious. Apparently this is the very restaurant that Ruth Rodgers and Rose Grey of  River Cafe fame learned their pasta making in!
Well worth a Friday night treat at 25 Euro!

Enjoy Julie

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