Dalla Valle, Collina other_regions_italy Tasted blind at the 10-Year

Tasted blind at the 10-Year On Tasting in Sauternes

The 2003 is an unusually bold

Broad and mouthfilling

all supported by firm and even borderline rustic tannins that contrast considerably with the sleek mid-palate texture

Soft notes of mineral reduction interweave with notes of spiced pear

Dalla Valle, Collina other_regions_italy Tasted blind at the 10-YearStarting with the 2015 Collina, which is an even split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this medium to full bodied effort has terrific purity and freshness (especially for a 2015) as well as pretty notes of currants, strawberries, flowers, and hints of graphite. Its medium to full bodied, pure, and silky on the palate, and should keep for over a decade.