Allegrini - La Poja 2007
Allegrini Description
In 1979 when Giovanni Allegrini, inspired by brillant intuition and a profund understanding of his beloved Valpolicella, decided to plant only the Corvina Veronese varietal on the summit of the La Grola hill, perhaps even him could not have imagined the extraordinary future success of this wine.
TASTING NOTES
On the top of the hill called La Grola lies a plateau of less than 3 hectares dazzling white in colour, due to its calcareous top soil, and planted exclusively with Corvina since the late 1970s. The premium quality viticultural techniques yield grapes with great personality and maturity. 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 and officinal herbs.
Seductive garnet in color with ruby reflections La Poja is a breathtaking wine. The wine offers exuberant aromas and flavors of blackberries spices tobacco and dark chocolate. Well-structured with beautiful balance and silky texture. La Poja makes an ideal accompaniment to roasted red meats and game. It is excellent with aged cheeses, and a perfect match with white or black truffles. Serve at 18°C (64°F) and open the bottle one hour before consumption. Has the potential to age for 18 years.
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Wine Spectator: 92 Points
Wine Advocate: 91 Points
The 2007 Corvina La Poja comes across as big, rich and voluptuous. Dark red fruit, flowers, spices, French oak and licorice are some of the notes that take shape as this layered wine opens up in the glass. I especially like the enveloping, sensual finish here. La Poja is 100% Corvina that spends 28 months in new French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022.
