2017 Allegrini La Poja Vino da Tavola

Corvina Veronese - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 95 JS 95 WE 94 VN 93 W&S 93 WS 92
DC 95

Decanter, August 2022

One of two Allegrini wines making their debut on the Place de Bordeaux this year. Such an incredible nose, cola, vanilla, sticky tar, perfume, baked blackcurrants, herbal-edged cherries, plums, so much going on, so alive...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, October 2021

Very dense, tightly packed aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries, as well as notes of hazelnuts. Full-bodied and very silky with a super-refined feel on the palate. The tannins are so well integrated into the wine and...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, April 2022

Made with the native grape Corvina, this red opens with inviting aromas of ripe black-skinned berry, cedar and spice. The elegantly structured, full-bodied palate offers spiced blackberry, licorice and black pepper...
VN 93

Vinous, April 2022

A burst of mocha and clove is balanced by dusty black cherries and savory herbs as the 2017 La Poja blossoms in the glass. This is a heady and extroverted expression with a pretty inner sweetness contrasted by tart black...
W&S 93

Wine & Spirits, February 2022

The Allegrini team shows what pure corvina can do when vinified without drying the grapes. The windy and dry conditions of the 2017 vintage worked in this wine’s favor, producing fully ripe grapes with plenty of aromatic...
WS 92

Wine Spectator,

A graceful red, with supple, fine-grained tannins swathed in a lovely range of crushed black cherry, black tea leaf and Mandarin orange peel flavors. A subtle tang of minerality emerges on the lightly chewy and spiced...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Corvina Veronese
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Vintage 2017
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2017 Allegrini La Poja Vino da Tavola is a distinguished red wine made from the Corvina Veronese grape. Produced in the Veneto region of Italy, this vintage showcases the expertise of the Allegrini winery. The wine is bottled with a cork and has an alcohol content of 14.5%.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 95, describing it as "very dense" with "tightly packed aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries, as well as notes of hazelnuts." Suckling highlights its "super-refined feel on the palate" and "well-integrated" tannins, recommending it be enjoyed from 2023 onwards (jamessuckling.com).

Vinous also rated the 2017 La Poja highly with a score of 93. The review notes a "burst of mocha and clove balanced by dusty black cherries and savory herbs." It praises the wine for its "heady and extroverted expression," while pointing out the balance despite its richness. The "dark chocolate, cloves, hints of vanilla and candied lavender" contribute to an "incredibly long and palate-staining finale" (Vinous).

Wine & Spirits gave it a score of 93, noting the "windy and dry conditions of the 2017 vintage" that resulted in "fully ripe grapes with plenty of aromatic detail." The review mentions aromas of "rose petal, orange peel and Morello cherry," with notes of "tar and spice" amplifying the vibrant red fruit tones (Wine & Spirits).

Wine Enthusiast's Kerin O’Keefe scored it 94, emphasizing the inviting aromas of "ripe black-skinned berry, cedar and spice." The palate is described as "elegantly structured" with flavors of "spiced blackberry, licorice and black pepper" alongside "fine-grained tannins," suggesting it will drink well through 2029 (Wine Enthusiast).

Wine Spectator rated it 92, highlighting its "graceful" nature with "supple, fine-grained tannins" and a range of flavors including "crushed black cherry, black tea leaf, and Mandarin orange peel." The wine has a "subtle tang of minerality" emerging on the "lightly chewy and spiced finish" (Wine Spectator).

Decanter gave the wine a top score of 95, calling it "smooth and so seductive" with a "classy and contemporary" style. The review praises its "balance" and "perfectly controlled" flavors, noting the wine's "freshness, acidity, and clean minerality." The wine underwent aging in new Allier barrels, large Slavonian oak casks, and bottles before release, and is recommended to drink between 2025-2050 (Decanter).

Overall, the 2017 Allegrini La Poja Vino da Tavola is a well-regarded wine with excellent reviews, showcasing a refined and balanced profile.