Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend

9.046 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Verona, Veneto, Italy
Corvina, Rondinella, Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Paul Weil

This Veronese winery is known for being owned and operated by the descendants of Dante Alighieri. I had hoped to visit on two different occasions in 2023, but the stars never quite aligned.

This red blend is medium bodied and very dry, even a bit tart. The oak has given it a sort of tobacco-leather taste. There’s a strangely pleasant sourness to the finish. A bit of decanting helped here.

The fruits are dry cherries and tart red currants, perhaps even cranberries.

This one may fall under the aegis of “acquired tastes”. It may serve better as a food wine than a cocktail wine.

This Veronese winery is known for being owned and operated by the descendants of Dante Alighieri. I had hoped to visit on two different occasions in 2023, but the stars never quite aligned.

This red blend is medium bodied and very dry, even a bit tart. The oak has given it a sort of tobacco-leather taste. There’s a strangely pleasant sourness to the finish. A bit of decanting helped here.

The fruits are dry cherries and tart red currants, perhaps even cranberries.

This one may fall under the aegis of “acquired tastes”. It may serve better as a food wine than a cocktail wine.

Jan 16th, 2024
Delectable Wine

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9.0

The 2018 Palazzo della Torre comes to life in the glass with a vibrant mix of balsam herbs, black cherries and cloves. It’s cool-toned in feel, yet silky and stacked with dark fruits and exotic spices. A tantalizing mix of zesty acids and minerals keeps the energy high, as the 2018 tapers off potent yet completely balanced and fresh. The Palazzo della Torre is fantastic, especially at this price point. After tasting the 2017 last year, I was a little worried about a stylistic change, but talk about making a comeback. This is a mix of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella and Sangiovese, where a small portion of the grapes are left to raisin for three months prior to vinification. (Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2022)

The 2018 Palazzo della Torre comes to life in the glass with a vibrant mix of balsam herbs, black cherries and cloves. It’s cool-toned in feel, yet silky and stacked with dark fruits and exotic spices. A tantalizing mix of zesty acids and minerals keeps the energy high, as the 2018 tapers off potent yet completely balanced and fresh. The Palazzo della Torre is fantastic, especially at this price point. After tasting the 2017 last year, I was a little worried about a stylistic change, but talk about making a comeback. This is a mix of Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella and Sangiovese, where a small portion of the grapes are left to raisin for three months prior to vinification. (Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2022)

1 person found it helpfulApr 29th, 2022
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9.0

The 2018 Palazzo della Torre offers a vibrant mix of balsam herbs, black cherries and cloves. It’s cool-toned yet stacked with dark fruits and exotic spices. A tantalizing mix of zesty acids and minerals keep the energy high, as the 2018 tapers off potent yet completely balanced and fresh. $17.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, January 2022)

The 2018 Palazzo della Torre offers a vibrant mix of balsam herbs, black cherries and cloves. It’s cool-toned yet stacked with dark fruits and exotic spices. A tantalizing mix of zesty acids and minerals keep the energy high, as the 2018 tapers off potent yet completely balanced and fresh. $17.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, January 2022)

1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2022
F. Ahmad

F. had this 2 years ago

F. had this 2 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2021
Brendan Ricci

Better with food

Better with food

Dec 28th, 2023
John Hagood

From the cave of Captain Shirvinsky

From the cave of Captain Shirvinsky

Apr 3rd, 2023
Ted
8.9

Delicious. Herbal, cola and fruity. Balsamic notes and a slight sweetness. Better with a chill to it

Delicious. Herbal, cola and fruity. Balsamic notes and a slight sweetness. Better with a chill to it

Feb 3rd, 2023
Jule Ryan

Great Italian for the Monies

Great Italian for the Monies

Jan 15th, 2023
J Chechik

Constant “go to”. Last btl in the pre New Yrs nite of all <$20 btls. The allegrini is hard to beat.

Constant “go to”. Last btl in the pre New Yrs nite of all <$20 btls. The allegrini is hard to beat.

Dec 31st, 2022
Ryan Kravitz

Tannic, dry pairs well with red meat

Tannic, dry pairs well with red meat

Dec 26th, 2022