About this wine
La Poja is Allegrini's flagship single-vineyard, single-varietal Corvina — the world's first 100% Corvina wine when it debuted with the 1983 vintage. Sourced from a tiny 2.6-hectare limestone plateau atop the La Grola hill, it is aged for around 20 months in new French oak, delivering remarkable depth, structure, and aging potential of 20+ years.
Not an everyday wine — a serious, concentrated red for those ready to explore what a single grape variety can achieve.
Sommelier's Note
"La Poja proved Corvina could stand alone — a benchmark single-varietal red that rewards patience with two decades of graceful evolution."
Food Pairings
Best with roasted red meats, game, mature cheeses, and dishes featuring porcini mushrooms or black/white truffle.
When to drink it
Special celebrations, cellar-worthy purchases, pairing with luxurious game or truffle dishes.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Corvina Veronese
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥10,000-15,000 (reference conversion from JPY retail pricing)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Corvina Veronese from a single 2.6-hectare vineyard atop La Grola hill in Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella. Aged approximately 20 months in new Allier oak barriques, then a further period in large Slavonian oak casks, followed by bottle aging. Alcohol content typically around 14.5-15%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is La Poja significant in wine history?
- It was the world's first wine made from 100% Corvina, first released with the 1983 vintage, proving the grape's potential to stand alone rather than only as a blending component.
- How long can La Poja age?
- It has demonstrated the ability to age gracefully for 20+ years, remaining fresh and developing further complexity.
- What food pairs best with La Poja?
- Game meats, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses complement its concentrated, structured character.
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