Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2011

This full-bodied Italian red wine is a classic blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Sangiovese grapes. Aromas of coffee and espresso nose, with black fruit and smoke on the nose and palate of this robust red. Smooth and mouth-filling on the palate with black fruit and smoke on a long finish. The Corvina and Rondinella grapes for this Italian red wine are vinified at harvest time while the rest are sent to drying rooms where the grapes slowly become raisined until they are pressed in January. The juice is blended with the fresh wine in September to start a second fermentation aimed at providing extra concentration and complexity. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with meat lovers' pizza. Pair with: beef, pizza. Drink: 2014-2020. Score - 92. (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Dec. 2014)