Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
La Poja comes from a 3 ha plot on the La Poja plateau at 320 m a.s.l., facing south-east. The limestone soil is rich in stones, and the white surface reflects sunlight, helping sugar concentration and phenolic ripeness. Vines are double-Guyot trained and more than 40 years old in the 2019 technical sheet.
Grapes and harvest
La Poja is 100% Corvina Veronese. Manual harvest with vineyard sorting takes place at the beginning of October, seeking perfect grape ripeness.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at 22-31 deg C for 12-15 days, with continuous pumping over.
Ageing
The wine matures in new French oak barriques for at least 20 months, then rests in large Slavonian oak barrels for 8 months and ages at least 22 months in bottle before release.
Technical data
Vintage 2019. Alcohol 14.5% vol. Total acidity 6.55 g/l. Residual sugar 1.3 g/l. Dry extract 32.5 g/l. pH 3.46. Formats include 750 ml, 1.5 L and 3 L.
Tasting profile
The bouquet opens with black cherry, plum and pomegranate, then black pepper, cloves, vanilla, dark chocolate and coffee. The palate is harmonious and fresh, with excellent structure, smooth tannins and a long finish of sweet spice and licorice.
Vintage notes and pairing
The 2019 harvest ran from mid-September to mid-October. A mild winter, healthy budbreak, a cold rainy May and moderate summer temperatures in hillside and high-altitude vineyards produced refined, elegant wines. La Poja pairs with red meat, wild boar, duck and truffle dishes.
