Allegrini La Poja 2010

Robert Parker, Jrs Wine Advocate: "The 2010 La Poja is the latest bottling of one of Italys most unique wines. This is a pureexpression of the Corvina Veronese variety, the chief component of Amarone wines made according to the appassimento process. La Poja allows this finickygrape to sing solo with some 20 months in new barrique followed by eight months in the bottle. The results are outstanding with pristine cherry and blackberryfollowed by spice, leather and tar. For best results, age this wine another four or fiveyears." Dec 2014Winery: "On the top of the hill called La Grola lies a plateau of less than 3 hectares dazzling white in colour, due to its calcareoustop soil, and planted exclusively with Corvina since the late 1970s. The premium quality viticultural techniques yield grapes with great personality andmaturity. After over 4 years of ageing, the wine is still extraordinarily fresh and crisp with a full spectrum of aromas ranging from fruit to spices andofficinal herbs. Full bodied and luscious, with a long, lingering finish. The inspiration behind this single varietal lies with Giovanni Allegrini andstemmed from his passionate belief in the land on which he lived.Food Pairings: La Poja makes an ideal accompaniment to roasted red meats and game. It is excellent with aged cheeses, and a perfect match with whiteor black truffles. Serve at 18C (64F) and open the bottle one hour before consumption. Has the potential to age for 18 years." Bottle 750ml Varietal 100 percent Corvina Veronese Alcohol 15 percent Total Acidity 5.75g/l Residual Sugar 1.9g/l pH 3.60 Aging 20 months and then for 8 months in large oak casks and left to age in the bottle for 10 months Region La Poja, Italy