2019 Allegrini La Grola IGT

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Zekun Shuai - JamesSuckling.com

Intense nose with black chocolate, dark raspberries, dried orange and sweet blueberries. Rich and intense with a juicy, full-bodied palate, coated by plenty of fine, silky tannins. Tight, long and racy. Sustainable.

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Jeff Porter - Wine Enthusiast

This is a lot of wine in the best possible way. Luscious aromas of blackberries, blueberry compote and baking spices define the wine (currently). The palate is rich, full in body, with savory spices, black plums and vanilla. The tannins are taut and elegant with a mouthwatering finish. This bold wine is fun today but will be great over the next 10 years Drink from 2023–2032.

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Eric Guido - Vinous

The 2019 La Grola keeps me returning to the glass to take in its darkly alluring blend of steeped cherries and plums complemented by sage and clove nuances. This is silky-smooth and potent, with a wave of ripe red fruits and spices that drench the palate in youthful concentration. Grippy tannins are left to linger as tart wild berries and a subtle hint of citrus add contrast. La Grola is primarily Covrina with a 10% dollop of Oseleta and doesn't go through any appassimento.

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Falstaff

Very dark ruby red with a purple core. Blackcurrants, cocoa powder and notes of sweet spices and balsamic hints on the nose.Full-bodied, fresh and tasty on the palate, with dense tannins and well-integrated wood.

James Button - Decanter

A blend of 90% Corvina Veronese and 10% Oseleta fermented in stainless steel then matured in French oak barrels for 16 months and then in large Slavonian oak barrels for two months. Its earthy black fruit aromas display violet overtones, while the sweet, ripe fruit is sticky and textured, with a defined blackcurranty finish.