The 2018 soars. Much more elegant and precise than 2017.
The 2018 soars. Much more elegant and precise than 2017.
Nov 22nd, 2021
Herbal, complex
Jul 28th, 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
2012 vallana spanna. Very good!
2012 vallana spanna. Very good!
Feb 27th, 2018Delicate, 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, 2018
Little funk on the nose. Sour cherry, some minerals and a bit of smoke. Little lighter than I expected, some healthy tannin on the back end. Really fine wine for $20 or so. Nice to see Vallana’s around again.
Little funk on the nose. Sour cherry, some minerals and a bit of smoke. Little lighter than I expected, some healthy tannin on the back end. Really fine wine for $20 or so. Nice to see Vallana’s around again.
1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2024
The house go-to Nebbiolo (thanks for the intro our friends at Colonie, Brooklyn). Bright cherry fruit, earthy, with tobacco notes. Sublime.
The house go-to Nebbiolo (thanks for the intro our friends at Colonie, Brooklyn). Bright cherry fruit, earthy, with tobacco notes. Sublime.
1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 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)
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)
1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2020Revisiting 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
Novaresi, Novara, Piedmont, Italy
