La Stoppa IGT Emilia Rosso "Macchiona" (LIBRARY) 2009 Bottle:1 they thought they were in

they thought they were in for another very early harvest

Overall: This is the first “blended Canadian whisky” that I’ve had (ever) that doesn’t make me want to wash my mouth out

A blend of Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila

in the southern part of the province of Vicenza

but a slightly short finish

La Stoppa IGT Emilia Rosso "Macchiona" (LIBRARY) 2009 Bottle:1 they thought they were in50% Barbera 50% Bonarda (aka Croatina). Named for an old farmhouse in the midst of the vineyard, La Macchiona is La Stoppa's flagship red. It is made with the estate's oldest vines (up to 45 years old), grown on heavy, silty clay limestone soils and farmed organically. The fruit is harvested by hand, then destemmed and crushed. The juice is fermented with native yeasts and without sulfur in tank. Maceration lasts around 40 days. Its color alone, a