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Allegrini

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

1999

Vintage

Varietal

Corvina

Peak 2007-2023

Where it is, October 2026

Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2030.

This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2030.

The ‘99 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico.

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1999 is a Corvina from Italy.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · mature, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2005-2030Peak window 2007-2023

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1999 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

The 1999 vintage

Allegrini's 1999 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a Corvina from Italy.

About Allegrini

Allegrini's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a Corvina from Italy.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1999?

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1999 is a Corvina from Italy.

What does Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1999 taste like?

Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1999 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1999 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2005-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2007-2023. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1999?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.