Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre 2004

This was a beautiful old world style Italian wine. So smooth, soft tannis, complex finish. I loved it. It's drinking great right now. Cheers!!!

July 2009

an excellent wine. nice nose. low notes, good length, balance, and finish. but it's got a slightly unusual flavor throughout, a nuttiness, one i don't dislike, but am not entirely used to yet.

June 2008

This blend of 70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella and 5% Sangiovese is a smooth, full-bodied cru made in an innovative ripasso style. After the harvest, the grapes from the Palazzo della Torre vineyard follow two different paths: 70% of the grapes picked are vinified immediately, the remaining 30% are left to dry until the end of December. They are then vinified and re-fermented with the wine from the fresh grapes. The result is a baby Amarone wine with fuller and rounder body, lower acidity, refined complexity and more extraction. Palazzo della Torre is also able to age easily for 8-10 years. read more...Dense and deep ruby red in color, Palazzo della Torre is loaded with luscious aromas of currant, blackberry and licorice, followed by hints of raisins and plums. Full-bodied and rich, with firm yet juicy tannins, it is a classic accompaniment to grilled or roasted meats and barbecued ribs.    (hide)

Wine Spectator rating: 88

"Allegrini's Palazzo della Torre (70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Sangiovese) has long been one of my favorite ripasso-style wines and the 2004 is another winner. It reveals a plump, juicy personality loaded with perfumed, jammy fruit, roasted coffee beans and new leather. Although it is absolutely irresistible today, a few additional months of bottle age should help soften the wine further. It is a gorgeous effort at this level and a terrific value....90" WA 10/07

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June 2009

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March 2008

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April 2008

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker

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September 2009

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December 2008

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April 2008

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

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February 2009