Allegrini Belpasso Appassimento

Allegrini's Belpasso Appassimento exemplifies the mastery of Valpolicella's signature drying method. A blend anchored by Corvina Veronese and Corvinone, with supporting Rondinella and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine delivers concentrated dark cherry and black fruit compote on the nose, followed by a palate marked by velvety tannins and layers of dark chocolate and baking spice. The appassimento technique—drying grapes before fermentation—concentrates sugars and flavors, yielding a wine of impressive depth and structure. Medium-full bodied with balanced acidity, it bridges approachability with serious food-pairing potential, ideal for braised meats, aged cheeses, and rich tomato-based dishes.