TASTING NOTE

This complex and ethereal wine has aromatic notes of cherries, blueberries and chocolate, combined with hints of sweet spice. Smooth and powerful, the palate is remarkably fresh and finishes with ripe fruit. Suitable for Vegans.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

The estate was founded by Alberto Malesani, famous in Italy as a former manager of football clubs Fiorentina and Parma. While at Parma, he won the UEFA cup in 1999. His passion and intelligence is now channelled into this estate, where he is helped by consultant winemaker Lorenzo Caramazza, formerly of Cantina Valpantena.

The name La Giuva is a portmanteau of his daughters' initials, Giulia and Valentina, who are heavily involved in the business. The balance, concentration and aromatic intensity marks the wines out from the crowd in Valpolicella, and makes La Giuva one of the region's rising stars. Production is tiny, and won't get that much higher than its current level of 18,000 bottles until the new vineyards come into production.

 Italy 

 Valpolicella, Veneto

 La Giuva

 Corvina / Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta

 Try with wild boar sausages

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