Allegrini la Grola 2004

The Wine Advocate rating: 90

November 2008

Wine Advocate ReviewThe estates 2004 La Grola (70% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 10% Syrah, 5% Sangiovese) is made from super-ripe fruit harvested from a modern, densely-planted vineyard. It is a decidedly structured wine that explodes from the glass with an array of earthiness, blackberry preserves, sweet toasted oak and new leather in a more linear, deep style than Palazzo della Torre. It too is a superb value. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014.Wine Tasting NotesDeep ruby red in color, La Grola offers a wide, embracing bouquet of wild berries, juniper, licorice, tobacco and espresso. Full-bodied read more...yet silky, with juicy tannins, La Grola is the wine of choice for red meat, either roasted or in casseroles, and mellow, aged cheeses.    (hide)

January 2009

90 pts from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! - ""The estates 2004 La Grola (70% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 10% Syrah, 5% Sangiovese) is made from super-ripe fruit harvested from a modern, densely-planted vineyard. It is a decidedly structured wine that explodes from the glass with an array of earthiness, blackberry preserves, sweet toasted oak and new leather in a more linear, deep style than Palazzo della Torre. It too is a superb value. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014. - This is a terrific set of consistently excellent to outstanding wines from Allegrini. Readers will also read more...find a number of value-priced wines that offer notable quality for the money."" - The Wine Advocate Oct 07 Issue ""Offers aromas and flavors of prune and mineral, with a hint of licorice and vanilla. Medium-bodied, with a slightly hollow palate and a medium finish. Subdued for La Grola. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 22,000 cases made."" JC May 08 Issue of Wine Spectator - ""La Grola A full-bodied wine, intense and elegant. Deep ruby red in colour, it has a wide and embracing bouquet with scents of wild berries and juniper, tobacco and coffee essences. Made from Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Syrah and Sangiovese grapes grown in La Grola, one of the most prestigious vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico area in terms both of history and position. The high plant density and the resulting low yield work together to give this wine its unique concentration. It can age for 10 - 12 years. - It makes a perfect partner for red meat, either roast or in brown sauces, especially lamb. It is also delicious with stewed or grilled mushrooms and with mellow, aged cheeses. Serve at 16-18 C (61-64 F) and open the bottle one hour before drinking."" - Winery Notes -    (hide)

March 2009

Blend: 70% Corvina Veronese, 15% Rondinella, 10% Syrah and 5% Sangiovese Deep ruby red in color, La Grola offers a wide, embracing bouquet of wild berries, juniper, licorice, tobacco and espresso. Full-bodied yet silky, with juicy tannins, La Grola is the wine of choice for red meat, either roasted or in casseroles, and mellow, aged cheeses. 90 Points The estate's 2004 La Grola (70% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 10% Syrah, 5% Sangiovese) is made from super-ripe fruit harvested from a modern, densely-planted vineyard. It is a decidedly structured wine that explodes from the glass with an array read more...of earthiness, blackberry preserves, sweet toasted oak and new leather in a more linear, deep style than Palazzo della Torre. It too is a superb value. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014. Wine Advocate    (hide)

November 2008

90 pts from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! - "The estateÆs 2004 La Grola (70% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 10% Syrah, 5% Sangiovese) is made from super-ripe fruit harvested from a modern, densely-planted vineyard. It is a decidedly structured wine that explodes from the glass with an array of earthiness, blackberry preserves, sweet toasted oak and new leather in a more linear, deep style than Palazzo della Torre. It too is a superb value. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2014. - This is a terrific set of consistently excellent to outstanding wines from Allegrini. Readers will also find read more...a number of value-priced wines that offer notable quality for the money." - The Wine Advocate Oct 07 Issue "Offers aromas and flavors of prune and mineral, with a hint of licorice and vanilla. Medium-bodied, with a slightly hollow palate and a medium finish. Subdued for La Grola. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 22,000 cases made." ûJC May 08 Issue of Wine Spectator - "La Grola A full-bodied wine, intense and elegant. Deep ruby red in colour, it has a wide and embracing bouquet with scents of wild berries and juniper, tobacco and coffee essences. Made from Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Syrah and Sangiovese grapes grown in La Grola, one of the most prestigious vineyards in the Valpolicella Classico area in terms both of history and position. The high plant density and the resulting low yield work together to give this wine its unique concentration. It can age for 10 - 12 years. - It makes a perfect partner for red meat, either roast or in brown sauces, especially lamb. It is also delicious with stewed or grilled mushrooms and with mellow, aged cheeses. Serve at 16-18 C (61-64 F) and open the bottle one hour before drinking." - Winery Notes -    (hide)

August 2009

Blend: 70% Corvina Veronese, 15% Rondinella, 10% Syrah and 5% Sangiovese Deep ruby red in color, La Grola offers a wide, embracing bouquet of wild berries, juniper, licorice, tobacco and espresso. Full-bodied yet silky, with juicy tannins, La Grola is the wine of choice for red meat, either roasted or in casseroles, and mellow, aged cheeses.