La Grola is the extraordinary result of the meeting of two great personalities: the hill of La Grola and the Valpolicella's autochthonous grapes. The excellent exposure of the vineyards, which enjoy the sun's warm rays and the cool breezes that come from nearby Lake Garda, allows the grapes to produce their very best. Careful, craftsman-like aging in the cellar yields a red wine with great elegance, harmony, and finesse that can evolve positively for over a decade.
Wine Advocate 92 Point "A blend of 90% Corvina with 10% Oseleta, the Allegrini 2018 La Grola shows medium dark intensity with lots of smoky overlays, including tobacco and campfire ash. At the core of the wine is a healthy dose of ripe blackberry and plum. The wine offers the power and textural fiber to pair with a classic steak in creamy mushroom sauce. Drink 2021-2026."
Vinous
- v93
The 2019 La Grola keeps me returning to the glass to take in its darkly alluring blend of steeped cherries and plums complemented by sage and clove nuances. This is silky-smooth and potent, with a wave of ripe red fruits and spices that drench the palate in youthful concentration. Grippy tannins are left to linger as tart wild berries and a subtle hint of citrus add contrast. La Grola is primarily Corvina with a 10% dollop of Oseleta and doesn't go through any appassimento.
Wine Spectator
- ws92
A fresh red, with macerated black cherry, blackberry paste and wild strawberry fruit flavors set in an elegant, medium-bodied frame trimmed by light, taut tannins. Reveals hints of bay leaf, dried thyme, milled pepper and smoke-tinged mineral that wind through the fruit profile and linger on the finish. Corvina and Oseleta. Drink now through 2029. 15,000 cases made, 625 cases imported.
Wine Enthusiast
- we92
Made with 90% Corvina and 10% Oseleta, this offers the aromas of cassis, baking spice, and new leather. The sleek, balanced palate features ripe blackberry, tobacco, and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Drink through 2027.