2019 Bollina Menas Calabria IGT 12x750ml
- 98 Points, One of BEST Italian Wines of the Year!
- "Calabria Rocks"—And This Wine Proves It
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About the Wine
"Calabria Rocks." Those aren't our words—that's Wine Spectator going absolutely wild for this incredible South Italian wine region. Decanter jumped in too, calling it "a region so lush and rich, an untouched beauty." This is Italy's best-kept secret for amazing value wines that taste way more expensive than they are.
Calabria sits perfectly between two seas—the Ionian and Tyrrhenian—creating ideal conditions for mind-blowing wines. The Greeks planted the first vines here thousands of years ago and built such an incredible reputation that all of Europe took notice. Fast forward to today, and this region is still delivering pure magic at prices that make you wonder if there's been a mistake.
2019 Bollina Menas Calabria is the perfect proof. This bottle showcases everything amazing about the region—incredible quality that doesn't break the bank. Wine critic Luca Maroni slammed it with 98 points, officially crowning it one of "The Best Italian Wines." When both Wine Spectator and Italy's toughest critic lose their minds over the same region, you know you've found something special.
La Bollina Winery is one to watch. This impressive Italian estate is creating innovative, fun, amazing value wines. Thanks to its high quality and uniqueness, this winery has quickly become Luca Maroni's darling, who has blessed it with impressive reviews year after year.
La Bollina is located in Serravalle Scrivia AL, Italy. A municipality in the province of Alessandria, about 62 miles southeast of Turin. This historical territory was for centuries the residence of the Marchioness Figari of Genova. A 300-acre winery, surrounded by hills and chestnut forests is the location where La Bollina's magnificent wines are born.
Besides having 70 acres of cultivated vineyards, and an excellent and well-equipped cellar, in La Bollina you can find luxury accommodation for guests: An “Art Nouveau” style villa, a modern 4-star hotel, and a 9-hole golf course that expands throughout the vineyards. Bollina winery is completely renovated and has some of the most advanced techniques, systems, and instruments in modern winemaking.
Andrea Bernardini, La Bollina's consultant, is a passionate winemaker who has hit numerous home runs. In 2007, he graduated from Pisa, one of the best schools of enology in Italy. He earned his chops at Poggio Bonelli and Ruffino in Tuscany and trained in South Africa, Romania and Greece. After several years of experience, he is now a flying winemaker blending tradition and modern techniques to obtain high-quality wines with respect to the expression of the different grapes and terroir in which he works. He works hand in hand with Alex to produce these magical wines.
Aging: 6 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Sangiovese, Gaglioppo and Nerello. Beautiful aromas of berries and black cherries with soft notes of wood as licorice, Moka, and chocolate. Fruity notes intertwined with vanilla and mocha. Amazing structure on the palate and full body. Pair this wine with red meat, game, and seasoned cheese.
Critic Reviews
~98 pts Yearbook of the "Best Italian Wines" by Luca Maroni.
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