Wine Allegrini, "La Poja" IGT, 2006

In 1983, when Giovanni himself was no longer alive, the farm has published his great wine - "La Poja" from grapes of Corvina, which authoritative expert Robert Parker called "stunning miracle." Vineyard "La Poya" 2.5 ha located on clay and limestone soils on top of a hill in the valley of La Grohl Sant'Ambrogio at an altitude of 327 meters above sea level and has a south-eastern exposure. The average age of the vines - 30 years. When Giovanni Allegrini bought "La Poya" in 1970, it condemned the rocky area was considered totally unproductive. But now Allegrini called a visionary, because it was here in 1983, had two great wine - "La Polya" and "La Grohl" that proved the advantage of the poor, severe soil stone hill, soak up water like a sponge and a great exposure, facing the lake.

The grapes for the production of "La Polya" done by hand in mid-October. Maceration is made within 12-15 days with regular remontazhem. After fermentation in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 22-31 ° C the wine is aged 20 months in new oak barriques from Allier and 15 months in bottles. Storage capacity of wine is 20 years.

The farm is located in the Allegrini Valpolicella di Fumane. Since the XVI century Allegrini family lives in this small but significant area, located in the Valpolicella Classico, passing the secrets of wine from generation to generation. Giovanni Allegrini was at the forefront of the local wine-making practices of the reformers, he created some of the finest wines "Valpolicella" in 60-70 years of XX century. In the 80s his three children inherited the company.

Today Allegrini vineyards located in the most prestigious areas, cover an area of over 70 hectares. Allegrini rightly considered to be one of the largest landowners in Italy. Among their possessions should be noted manor La Grohl, which produces the most significant amount of products. Family-owned company produces wines of the highest level. Today, winemakers of the region Veneto monitor trends and innovations, which are set by Allegrini, which has become a trendsetter. The manufacturer also did much to promote Venetian wines in the world market. According to the Gambero Rosso - Italian edition of the authoritative, Allegrini considered a "Star" winery, in its arsenal has 21 award "Tre Bicchieri". "Star" in the Gambero Rosso called those wineries that have won at least 10 points higher.

Currently headed by Allegrini wine enterprises should Marylise Allegrini. She headed the family firm since the early seventies, and during that time the house Allegrini was one of the famous wineries of Italy and the largest in the Veneto region. Along with his two brothers, Walter and Franco she continues the work of their father - Giovanni Allegrini.