2019 Allegrini La Grola Valpolicella Veneto

Winemaker Notes: La Grola is the extraordinary result of the meeting of two great personalities: the hill of La Grola and the Valpolicella’s autochthonous grapes. The excellent exposure of the vineyards, which enjoy the sun’s warm rays and the cool breezes that come from nearby Lake Garda, allows the grapes to produce their very best. Careful, craftsman-like aging in the cellar yields a red wine with great elegance, harmony and finesse that can evolve positively for over a decade.

Excellent paired with red meat dishes, whether roasted or with dark sauces. It is also delicious with stewed or grilled mushrooms and with mild, aged cheeses.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Vinous - "The 2019 La Grola keeps me returning to the glass to take in its darkly alluring blend of steeped cherries and plums complemented by sage and clove nuances. This is silky-smooth and potent, with a wave of ripe red fruits and spices that drench the palate in youthful concentration. Grippy tannins are left to linger as tart wild berries and a subtle hint of citrus add contrast. La Grola is primarily Covrina with a 10% dollop of Oseleta and doesn't go through any appassimento."


James Suckling - "Intense nose with black chocolate, dark raspberries, dried orange and sweet blueberries. Rich and intense with a juicy, full-bodied palate, coated by plenty of fine, silky tannins. Tight, long and racy. Sustainable. Drink now or hold."


Wine Enthusiast - "This is a lot of wine in the best possible way. Luscious aromas of blackberries, blueberry compote and baking spices define the wine (currently). The palate is rich, full in body, with savory spices, black plums and vanilla. The tannins are taut and elegant with a mouthwatering finish. This bold wine is fun today but will be great over the next 10 years Drink from 2023–2032."