Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2023

This is a distinctive and expressive wine, defined by fragrant notes of red berries, aromatic herbs, spices and vanilla. The palate is textural and vibrant, with polished tannins that complement a lengthy finish.

The 2023 season is considered one of the hottest and most challenging vintages in Italy, due to long periods of drought and severe hailstorms resulting in poor yields. However, the altitude of the vineyards allowed for an excellent diurnal range, characterised by warm days and cool nights, which helped in preserving the excellent acidity and freshness of the grapes.

Allegrini uses the modern version of the traditional 'ripasso' technique for Palazzo della Torre. This involves drying a portion of the grapes in their 'Terre di Fumane' drying centre to intensify the character of the vineyard. The remaining grapes were destemmed and pressed immediately after harvest, with the dried grapes undergoing the same process later in the year. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. The wine was aged in second-use oak barriques before being blended for two months. It was bottle-aged for seven months before release.