Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Spanna Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo

8.99 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Novaresi, Novara, Piedmont, Italy
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Jordan Wardlaw

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
Natalia Ignatenko

Cherry, tobacco, leathery nose. A bit harsh. Piemonte WS tasting 2022.

Cherry, tobacco, leathery nose. A bit harsh. Piemonte WS tasting 2022.

Feb 14th, 2022
Frederick Kuehn

Strawberries, licorice, dried herbs and grippy tannins.

Strawberries, licorice, dried herbs and grippy tannins.

Jan 11th, 2020
Brian McMahon

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May 25th, 2018
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8.6

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Feb 10th, 2018
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Nov 12th, 2017
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