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The Spring 2015 Midwest Gentleman's No Reserve Distinguished Cellar Auction Part II
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Lot 267
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"La Poja, made from a hilltop vineyard in Valpolicella planted exclusively with a relatively unknown grape called Corvia Veronese, is believed to be the first wine totally vinified with this varietal. The wine spends 18 months in small French oak casks. It possesses the structure of a Sangiovese, as well as the sweetness and ripeness of Pinot Noir. It exhibits rich fruit, medium body, and admirable persistence and length on the palate, without being heavy. The 1991 and 1990 have more similarities than differences. The 1990 exhibits more intensity and ripeness, no doubt from the hotter, drier growing season. While I felt these wines tasted like a hypothetical blend of Sangiovese and Pinot Noir, Leonardo LoCascio claims they taste like a blend of Sangiovese and Syrah. However, the bottom line is that they are very fine, rich, complex wines that merit serious attention. Unfortunately, only 1000 cases were produced in each vintage.
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"La Poja, made from a hilltop vineyard in Valpolicella planted exclusively with a relatively unknown grape called Corvia Veronese, is believed to be the first wine totally vinified with this varietal. The wine spends 18 months in small French oak casks. It possesses the structure of a Sangiovese, as well as the sweetness and ripeness of Pinot Noir. It exhibits rich fruit, medium body, and admirable persistence and length on the palate, without being heavy. The 1991 and 1990 have more similarities than differences. The 1990 exhibits more intensity and ripeness, no doubt from the hotter, drier growing season. While I felt these wines tasted like a hypothetical blend of Sangiovese and Pinot Noir, Leonardo LoCascio claims they taste like a blend of Sangiovese and Syrah. However, the bottom line is that they are very fine, rich, complex wines that merit serious attention. Unfortunately, only 1000 cases were produced in each vintage.
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Italy grows more indigenous grape varieties than any other country and produces wine in all 20 of its regions. From Piedmont's Nebbiolo to Tuscany's Sangiovese, its finest wines pair structure and bright acidity with a strong sense of place.
A prolific northern region known for Amarone della Valpolicella, made from dried grapes, as well as Soave and Prosecco. Its finest reds are rich, warming and concentrated.