Dalla Valle's Collina bottling captures the extraordinary nature of their hillside estate, blending wine prouduced from mainly their younger vines planted in the last 10-20 years; something considered "mature" by others' standards. The 2022 vintage highlights the strength of Dalla Valle's terroir, which has a western exposure and rocky, well-drained soils. The result of a long, cool growing season, the grapes were bright with acidity and full of aromatic components. This year the Collina bottling is comprised of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Cabernet Franc.
JEB DUNNUCK 92 POINTS - "Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated (there's 12% Cabernet Franc), the 2022 Collina has a deep ruby/purple hue as well as a great nose cassis and redcurrants intermixed with classic spice, tobacco, and gravelly earth notes. It's forward, medium to full-bodied, has integrated oak, and a great finish."
JEB DUNNUCK 92 POINTS - "Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated (there's 12% Cabernet Franc), the 2022 Collina has a deep ruby/purple hue as well as a great nose cassis and redcurrants intermixed with classic spice, tobacco, and gravelly earth notes. It's forward, medium to full-bodied, has integrated oak, and a great finish."
