2010 Antonio Vallana e Figlio Spanna Cuvee Bernardo Vallana
Community Tasting Note
Arturoonwine wrote:
Saturday, May 23, 2020 - I bought a case of this so have the ability to taste as the years progress. Unlike Vallana's regular Spanna bottling and the supposedly lighter Campi Raudii bottling, this top of the line bottle is a puzzle. Although light in body, it remains tight as a drum with unexpressive nose, ripe but light mouth texture and simple, charmless flavors. I agree with other posts that this is far better after 24 hours. The nose begins to express pressed roses and mountain red currants. Flavors also begin to soften but with little complexity. Having experience with this estate going back to vintages from the '60's (!), this strikes me as one of those wines that will be much better left to our children. I would keep it under wraps for decades!
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Comment posted by acidqueen:
5/23/2020 3:19:00 PM - Thank you for the note. I have a case too, but am holding off since I had the same experience a few years ago. I think you are right - this needs another decade or more. The old ones are fabulous though, so likely worth the wait.
Comment posted by Tim Heaton:
5/24/2020 12:41:00 PM - brilliant note, and a proper tribute to Antonio, Francis, etc. Special land, special people.