Vallana Spanna 'Bernardo' 2019 750ml

"Intense traditionally-made wines that ooze with character."—Robert Parker

"Vallana creates Spanna with extraordinary life spans, their breeding, substance, and longevity showing no compromise whatever with conceptions of mass consumerism." – Burton Anderson.

As the Vallana family explains, Spanna, the local name for Nebbiolo, is a grape of terroir. While the Langhe showcases a beautiful expression, especially in the Barolo and Barbaresco regions, the wines of Alto Piemonte are equally impressive. At the base of the Alps, at the foot of Monte Rosa, where the Mediterranean and Continental climates meet, Alto Piemonte takes on a charming and highly aromatic character. This unique terroir, with its acidic soils and gently sloping terraces along the left bank of the river Sesia and Lake Maggiore, gives Vallana wines their distinctive acid backbone and, ultimately, the structure and character that adds to their age ability. The intrigue of the Vallana wines is a true reflection of their terroir.

The classical labels that adorn Vallana's bottles symbolize the deep roots of the Vallana family in the wine world. This legacy began in the 18th century and continues today. The Vallana family's continued dedication to producing exceptional wines and some of the most significant values and age-worthy wines in Piemonte is why we love them!

"The 2019 Colline Novaresi Spanna Cuvée Bernardo Vallana is gorgeous. It presents a bit more mid-palate sweetness and generosity than many of these wines, which only adds to its considerable appeal. Sweet red cherry, kirsch, rose petal, cinnamon and blood orange build nicely in the glass, leading to a finish marked by lovely delineation and class. 93 points" Antonio Galloni Vinous Media