Allegrini, `La Grola`
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Allegrini La Grola | Valpolicella Classico, Veneto
From the Allegrini family estate — 120 hectares of vineyard in the heart of Valpolicella Classico, farmed by the family for several centuries — La Grola is the estate's most celebrated single-vineyard wine. Made from 90% Corvina and 10% Oseleta from the La Grola hillside vineyard, it represents the pinnacle of what Valpolicella can achieve without the appassimento process of Amarone. A full-bodied, intense and deeply characterful wine that at TJB we call the 'Baby La Poja' — a reference to Allegrini's legendary single-variety Corvina prestige wine — and at a fraction of the cost, it genuinely stands its ground.
Tom's Note: A full-bodied, intense wine, superbly suited to our rich Gran Reserva steaks on the bone. At TJB we nickname this the 'Baby La Poja' — and at a fraction of the cost it really stands its ground. A bottle you will want to drink to the very last drop.
Tasting Notes
Deep, intense colour with complex aromas of dark cherry, plum, dried herbs and a subtle spice from the ageing. The palate has excellent depth and structure — full-bodied with firm but well-integrated tannins, a rich mid-palate and a long, elegant finish with savoury complexity.
Technical Details
Grapes: 90% Corvina, 10% Oseleta | Region: Valpolicella Classico, Veneto | ABV: 14% | Closure: Natural Cork | Size: 75cl
Food Pairing
Outstanding alongside our Gran Reserva cuts — particularly bone-in steaks like the Côte De Boeuf and Sirloin on the Bone. Also exceptional with our Allegrini Amarone as a comparison tasting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Allegrini family?
The Allegrini family has been growing grapes in Valpolicella Classico for several centuries. Giovanni Allegrini was the first to bottle estate wines, and when he died in 1983 he passed his quality ethos to his children — Walter, Marilisa and Franco. Franco looked after the vineyards and winemaking, forging a path in Valpolicella quality that many others followed, until his death in 2022. Allegrini remains one of the benchmark producers of the region.
What is La Grola?
La Grola is a specific hillside vineyard within the Valpolicella Classico zone — one of the most prized sites in the region. The wine takes its name from this single vineyard and represents the purest expression of Corvina from this exceptional terroir. Unlike Amarone (which uses dried grapes), La Grola is made from fresh grapes, producing a wine of great depth without Amarone's weight and intensity.
How does it compare to the Amarone?
La Grola is sometimes called the 'Baby La Poja' at TJB — it shares Amarone's depth and complexity at a significantly lower price point. The key difference is the winemaking: Amarone uses appassimento (drying the grapes to concentrate sugars and flavours), producing a wine of greater power, weight and alcohol. La Grola is made from fresh grapes — more elegant, more food-friendly and considerably more approachable.
Should I decant it?
Yes — decant for at least 45–60 minutes before serving. La Grola is a structured wine that benefits significantly from air contact to open up its complex aromatics and soften its tannins. Serve at 16–18°C. It will also age well for 8–12 years from vintage.
Do you offer next-day delivery?
Yes — order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
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