Antonio Vallana e Figlio
Spanna Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo
Novaresi, Novara, Piedmont, Italy
The 2018 soars. Much more elegant and precise than 2017.
The 2018 soars. Much more elegant and precise than 2017.
Nov 22nd, 2021This surpasses the 2015 in my estimation. Concentrated, powerful, complex and simply delicious. Outstanding vintage with plenty of stuffing for the cellar.
This surpasses the 2015 in my estimation. Concentrated, powerful, complex and simply delicious. Outstanding vintage with plenty of stuffing for the cellar.
Nov 23rd, 2020
Delicate, med+ acid. Lighter, more velvety tannin. Not fruit forward, but definite cranberry. Bandaid, balsamic.
Delicate, med+ acid. Lighter, more velvety tannin. Not fruit forward, but definite cranberry. Bandaid, balsamic.
Jan 27th, 2018This 2015 Spanna was a delight, showing a decidedly softer and more fruit-driven personality- delicate floral layers and a bit of licorice and fennel to be found here as well. I'm having fun reading reviews of very old vintages, and this is certainly one I will revisit. Available for as little as $18, this is a wonderful value play.
This 2015 Spanna was a delight, showing a decidedly softer and more fruit-driven personality- delicate floral layers and a bit of licorice and fennel to be found here as well. I'm having fun reading reviews of very old vintages, and this is certainly one I will revisit. Available for as little as $18, this is a wonderful value play.
Jan 14th, 2018
The 2015 Spanna is another gorgeous value-priced wine in this range. Bright floral notes and sweet red berry fruit give the 2015 freshness and airiness to match its restrained light-bodied personality. Gracious and ethereal, Vallana's Spanna is a great introduction to the Vallana wines. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2020)
The 2015 Spanna is another gorgeous value-priced wine in this range. Bright floral notes and sweet red berry fruit give the 2015 freshness and airiness to match its restrained light-bodied personality. Gracious and ethereal, Vallana's Spanna is a great introduction to the Vallana wines. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2020)
Revisiting this vintage and I’m finding that it is constantly evolving. It’s drinking rather open and approachable right now. Perhaps doesn’t have the attack, precision or intensity of the 2015 but it is nonetheless a very expressive wine with lots of character. The floral component is quite striking, the fruit is sweet and soft on the palate and there is a healthy dose of funk that permeates throughout. Moderate acidity and smoother tannins than I expected, but certainly not lacking in complexity for such a modest price point.
Revisiting this vintage and I’m finding that it is constantly evolving. It’s drinking rather open and approachable right now. Perhaps doesn’t have the attack, precision or intensity of the 2015 but it is nonetheless a very expressive wine with lots of character. The floral component is quite striking, the fruit is sweet and soft on the palate and there is a healthy dose of funk that permeates throughout. Moderate acidity and smoother tannins than I expected, but certainly not lacking in complexity for such a modest price point.
1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2018
Astonishing: a murky, unfiltered red colour leading to surprisingly fruity plum aromas, with a very spicy finish. I knew this was old but couldn't believe it was from 1958. Acidity is everything.
Astonishing: a murky, unfiltered red colour leading to surprisingly fruity plum aromas, with a very spicy finish. I knew this was old but couldn't believe it was from 1958. Acidity is everything.
1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2015