The Vallana estate as we know it was founded in 1937, and in the 1950’s and ‘60’s Antonio Vallana made a series of wines from some excellent vintages that really put the region on the map as place that could craft wines from Nebbiolo that rivaled the complexity and age-worthiness of Barolo and Barbaresco.After a period of hardship in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s the estate received some much needed investment and the great grandchildren of Antonio, Marina and Francis, have been producing wines in the same way, and with the same level of quality, as their ancestor. They continue to age the wines in casks and bottles for much longer prior to release than their neighbors, and yet their prices have barely budged.
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Antonio Galloni
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
100% Spanna, the local name for Nebbiolo in Alto PiemonteA rigorous selection process occurs in both the vineyard and wineryCement tanks help to keep the must cool and the juice is pumped over the skins 3 times a day to aid extractionAging takes place in cement tanks prior to bottlingCampi Raudii (Latin for red fields) is the name of one of the most important battles in Roman history which took place near the estate’s current foundation. After a hard earned victory, the Romans introduced the cultivation of vines to these red colored soilsVallana is proud to offer the chance to enjoy a moment of history, culture, and tradition with the Campi RaudiiAverage annual production of 500 cases
Details
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Grape Variety
Nebbiolo , Vespolina
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Vintage
2016
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Organic
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Style
Earthy
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied