Corvina "Amarone della Valpolicella", Allegrini, Veneto, IT, 2021

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Article code: WE 93 Pts

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Overview

Amarone della Valpolicella 2021 by Allegrini earns ~93–94 pts. Critics praise its balance of power and freshness, with plum, cocoa, spice, graphite & velvety tannins. Elegant, structured modern Amarone with strong aging potential.

Details

Amarone della Valpolicella from Allegrini in the 2021 vintage is being received as a polished, modern-style Amarone that balances power with freshness rather than going ultra-heavy or jammy. The broader 2021 Italian vintage is widely considered excellent, especially for structured reds from Veneto.

Professional ratings & critic notes

Publication / Critic	Score	Key comments
Wine Enthusiast	93 pts	Praised for combining “old-school Amarone soul” with “modern polish,” highlighting plum, herbs, cocoa, dusty tannins, and elegance. Drink window: now–2035.
Tannico	94 pts	Described as structured, velvety, and persistent, with dried flowers, jammy red fruit, cocoa, pepper, balsamic tones, and strong aging potential.
James Suckling (quoted via retailer)	Not fully published in source, but strongly positive	Notes included bay leaf, black pepper, plum, blood orange, tamarind, licorice, creamy texture, velvety tannins, and refreshing acidity.
Wine Spectator (quoted via retailer)	Not fully published in source	Emphasized sleek structure, black cherry, plum, espresso, thyme, graphite, and fine-grained tannins with freshness on the finish.

Style profile

This vintage appears to lean toward:

Elegant and structured rather than syrupy
Strong freshness/acidity for Amarone
Dark cherry, plum, cocoa, tobacco, graphite, spice
Fine tannins with noticeable but integrated alcohol (~15.5–16%)

That aligns with Allegrini’s long-standing house style: cleaner, more refined Amarone versus the densest, most extracted examples from producers like Dal Forno Romano.

Community and enthusiast reactions

Among wine enthusiasts online, Allegrini Amarone is consistently viewed as a reliable benchmark producer:

Reddit users repeatedly describe Allegrini Amarone as a “solid producer” and a strong introduction to the category.
Amarone fans often stress that younger vintages like 2021 can feel powerful, tannic, and tightly wound early on, benefiting from decanting or cellaring.
Experienced drinkers tend to value Amarone when it balances richness with freshness and structure rather than sweetness.

Drinking window & pairing

Best approach:

Decant 1–2 hours if opening young
Serve slightly below room temp (~60–64°F / 16–18°C)
Pair with braised beef, venison, aged Parmigiano, mushroom dishes, or slow-cooked lamb

Most critics suggest the 2021 has enough structure to age comfortably for 8–12+ years.

Bottom line

The 2021 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella is reviewing as:

Excellent but not overripe
More refined and balanced
A strong representation of modern premium Amarone
Likely to appeal to both experienced Amarone drinkers and people who usually avoid overly sweet/heavy examples

Current consensus lands roughly in the 93–94 point range from major reviewers.