Drink it now or cellar for up to 35 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. Dalla valle is a californian winery founded in the early 1980s in the oakville hills wine region by naoko and gustav dalla valle. The cabernet sauvignon grapes with a minor addition of cabernet franc are sourced from various plots within an approximately 8-hectare vineyard, farmed using organic and biodynamic practices and located in napa valley, not far from san pablo bay. Here, the vines root themselves in mineral-rich volcanic soils, benefiting from a microclimate shaped by cooling sea breezes. Following harvest and vinification, a portion of the wine is aged in amphorae, a process that adds greater complexity and highlights the distinct mineral character. In the glass, the wine reveals an intense, deep color with garnet tones and purple highlights. Its aromatic profile opens with fruity notes of plum, black cherry, and redcurrant, interspersed with hints of violet and spice, set against a backdrop of black olives, dark chocolate, and forest floor. On the palate, it is lively and balanced rich and complex with mature tannins and a full body. It is concentrated yet not opulent, featuring a refreshing, well-balanced vein of acidity and a long, complex finish. Try it with beef brisket or a hearty beef and mushroom stew.
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