La Poja IGT 2008 Veronese IGT Grape varieties Corvina Veronese 100 The territory Valpolicella Classica Vineyard location La Poja located at the top of Podere La Grola in SantAmbrog ID: 843488
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1 La Poja IGT 2008
La Poja IGT 2008 Appellation : Veronese I.G.T. Grape varieties : Corvina Veronese 100% The territory : Valpolicella Classica Vineyard location : La Poja, located at the top of Podere La Grola in SantâAmbrogio di Valpolicella, 2.65 hectares (6.5 acres) planted in 1979 Altitude : 320 metres (1,049 feet) above sea level Exposure : S outheastern Soil characteristics : Clayey and chalky soil (Chalk Content 78.5%, Active Chalk Content 16.78%) Training system : Guyot Average age of the vines : 30 years Density of the vineyards : 4,240 vines/ hectare (1,715 vines/ acre) Vinification and ageing Harvest : End of October (late harvest to guarantee fully ripened grapes on the vine) Vinification : De - stemmed and crushed Fermentation : In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks Fermentation temperature : 22 - 31°C (68 - 82°F) Fermentation length : 12 - 15 days with daily periodic pump overs Malolactic fermentation : Took place naturally in November Ageing : 20 months in new barriques Analytical data Alcohol content : 14. 9 % Vol Total acidity : 6. 4 g/l Residual sugars : 4 . 8 g/l Dry extract : 36 . 9 g/l Free SO2 : 65 mg/l Total SO2 : 22 mg/l pH 3. 54 Vintage characteristics 2008 marked a return to normalcy as far as the vegetative cycle was concerned. After several years of very early ripening, in 2008 the harvest started in late September. However, it was abnormal in the sense that there was substanti ally heavy rainfall in the early stages of growth between April - May that provoked an increase in the recorded number of downy mildew attacks in Valpolicella between April and May. Additionally, there were a number of hailstorms which, fortunately, only min imally affected the vineyards. Rapid and careful management of the vineyards ensures a significant reduction in the impact of unfavorable climatic events, thereby permitting the production of enjoyable, well - balanced wines. From September onwards, climatic conditions were perfect, with no rainfall, good sun exposure and a considerable difference between day and night temperatures. The perfect amount of daylight hours enabled the grapes to complete their ripening cycle. As in 2004 and 2006, we were able to p roduce a wine that will certainly be appreciated for its fine character, elegance and richness of aromas, as well as for their storage potential. 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 extraordinari ly fresh and crisp with a full spectrum of aromas ranging from fruit to spices and officinal herbs. Full bodied and luscious, with a long, lingering finish. The inspiration behind this monovarietal lies with Giovanni Allegrini and stemmed from his passion ate belief in the land on which he lived. It has the potential to age for 18 years 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 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.