Tom Casagrande

9.0

Another big boi from this producer. Obviously uses at least a significant proportion of partially dried grapes. Fairly saturated color. Nose is rather subdued, reluctantly giving up scents of leather, underbrush, crushed rock, and dark cherry underneath all of that non-fruit stuff. In the mouth, it’s big, with initial slightly bitter, extracted notes. Tannic. Dissimilar from straight Valpos in its size and austerity. Dissimilar from Ripasso-style Valpos in that the fruit is not especially ripe or sweetish. It will go well with our stuffed shells in red sauce, but is a little challenging on its own. It occurs to me that this might fit in well in a tasting of 2017s from the left bank in Bordeaux. In other words, very atypical for a Valpo. Still, it’s pretty good, as long as you don’t harbor any expectations of typicity.

UPDATE: two nights later (using a vacuum closure), this has actually improved. Kind of amazing for a Valpo of this age. The fruit has moved closer to front-and-center, and it seem a bit more Calpo-like, though it’s still pretty large-framed. Upping score from 8.8 to 9.0. — 4 days ago

Bettina Read

9.7

Lovely. Soft and drinkable. Almost finished the bottle in one sitting. — 6 days ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.0

A full body beauty with berry, tobacco and cherry character. Hints of walnut with fine tannins and a crisp finish. Spicy at first sip with bursts of flavor.
— 25 days ago

with Adriano and Daniel

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Light golden color. Attractive aromas of lemon zest, white flowers, green apple and pear. Bright apple/pear/green melon/lemon fruit on the palate with hints of peach, fresh herbs and nuts. Pleasant mineral note on the long and tangy finish. Crisp acidity and medium bodied. Vibrant and well crafted. — 6 days ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

1/2025. A good wine. Bold and full bodied. Good fruit and nice finish. Enjoyed. — 2 days ago

Lauren Murphy

9.0

Not the amarone I’ve been searching for but I’d get this again — 11 days ago

Alan Johnston

9.3

3.3. A very nice Valpolicella, with a very smooth taste and finish. The 2021 was on sale for $17.99, regularly $21.99. The 2019?now seems to be out of stock. It was excellent. — a month ago

Jody Wycech

9.7

So tasty!!!! Boldly aromatic with lots of fruit like cherry, plum, loads or chocolate and tobacco. Full bodied with strong tannins balanced by a cleansing fruity acidity. Love this wine but getting to taste an older vintage is special. — 16 days ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Ariel

9.3

Smooth no bite. Not dry at all. Low acidity. Very approachable. Love it! — 3 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

One of the wines that has made Allegrini famous, vineyard surrounds Villa della Torre. A blend of about 40% Corvina Veronese, 30% Corvinone, 25% Rondinella & 5% Sangiovese, deep Ruby with aromas of dried berry fruit and black pepper spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with vanilla, figs and licorice notes, good balance, lively acid with fine chewy tannins. Medium finish ending with fruit, mineral and earthy spice. Nice value. — a month ago