LOCATION: VENETO
Between Lake Garda and Verona
- VILLA DELLA TORRE, representative seat of the Allegrini family companies. Fumane, Verona
SUPERSTARS:
- The location: Villa della Torre, a magical place of the Italian Renaissance
- The Allegrini family
- Private Cooking & Wine pairing class, plus lunch withe the plates YOU prepared…
TOP WINE:
- Allegrini Verona PALAZZO della TORRE
WINE SPECTATOR Top 100 for 6 TIMES !!!
VILLA DELLA TORRE, among the rare and precious jewels of the Italian Renaissance, is the work of the masters Giulio Romano and Michele Sanmicheli who designed its shapes between 1440 and 1562, according to the model of the ancient Roman DOMUS.
Purchased in 2008 by Marilisa Allegrini, tofday hosts a Wine & Art relais and is home of the Villa della Torre wine company, a project followed by the daughters of Marilisa, Carlotta and Caterina.
- Exclusive dedicated ambassador all the time.
- If possible, a member of the Allegrini family to greet the guests (and, sometimes, Mrs. Marilisa Allegrini could be in the kitchen with you)
- Complete VISIT, even of special areas NOT usually visited by “common” tourists (private apartments, underground, etc.)
- COOKING & WINE PAIRING CLASS – PRIVATE cooking class for the preparation of a typical high-level local complete lunch, with professional explanation of the correct pairing of our wines. The dishes you will learn to prepare by Italian professionals: Handmade egg pasta and its secrets Braised beef with Amarone The peasant cake that nobles like, the Sbrisolona.
- LUNCH with the dishes prepared during the Class, complete with its wines.
- After lunch, relaxing and digestive GUIDED TOUR OF VINEYARDS or other, weather permitting …
Allegrini Verona PALAZZO della TORRE
WINE SPECTATOR Top 100 for 6 TIMES:
- in 2011, Vint. 2008 n.60, 90 pts.
This sleek, polished red offers juicy blackberry and black fruit flavors, backed by refined tannins and well-integrated acidity. Hard to stop sipping. Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2020. 26,000 cases imported. —AN - in 2005, Vint. 2001 n.80, 90 pts.
Densely packed on the nose, with currants, flowers, minerals and oak. Medium- to full-bodied, with spicy dried fruit flavors, firm tannins and a long, minerally finish. One of the best values in outstanding wines from Italy. Best after 2006. 22,500 cases made. —JS
- in 2004, Vint. 2000 n.65, 90 pts.
Lots of black fruit, violet and mineral character. Full-bodied, with densely packed fruit on a rounded, expansive palate, with well-integrated tannins and a long, fruity, minerally finish. Delicious now, but should open up even more. A great value at this score. Best after 2004. 22,500 cases made. —JS - in 2003, Vint. 1999 n.58, 90 pts.
A gorgeous wine. This shows beautiful perfumes of ripe fruit, with hints of spicy oak and dried flowers. Full-bodied, with superfine, silky tannins and a long, long finish. Best from 2004 through 2008. 18,180 cases made. —JS - in 2002, Vint. 1998 n.64, 90 pts.
Beautiful aromas of minerals, berries and violets, with just the right amount of toasted oak. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins, but slightly austere on the finish. Best after 2002. 14,000 cases made. —JS - in 2001, Vint. 1997 n.38, 92 pts.
This Veneto red is glorious and rich, yet sophisticated. Dark ruby color, it emits aromas of raisins and berries, and hints of cocoa and spice. It’s full-bodied, with chewy yet velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Best after 2001. 11,000 cases made. —JS
COOKING & WINE PAIRING CLASS & DIY LUNCH – Cooking class about the preparation of a typical high level local complete lunch, with explanation of the correct pairing of our TOP wines:
- Pasta and its secrets
- Braised meat
- Sbrisolona cake
- LUNCH with the dishes prepared during the Class, complete with the wines selected during the lesson.
NOTE:
this ON SITE experience lasts about 8 (eight) hours and STARTS at 09.00 a.m.
Number of People:
Min 2 (two), Max 8 (eight)
Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people.
ON REQUEST:
– FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Verona, Garda Lake, etc.
– PRO Photographer/videomaker
– Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.