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Description of the Dalla Valle Winery
Domaine Dalla Valle, located on the picturesque slopes of California's Napa Valley, is renowned for its production of exceptional wines, with a particular emphasis on Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded by Naoko Dalla Valle, the estate quickly established itself as a producer of high-quality wines, exploiting the unique potential of its terroir to create deep, complex and elegant wines. Dalla Valle's commitment to excellence translates into careful attention to every stage of winemaking, from growing the vines to aging the wines.
Description of the Cuvée Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon
Cuvée Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterful expression of this iconic grape variety, reflecting the quintessence of the Napa Valley terroir. Selected from the estate's best grapes, this cuvée illustrates the richness, structure and finesse that only Cabernet Sauvignon from Dalla Valle can offer. With careful aging in oak barrels, this wine is distinguished by its complexity, elegance and aging potential.
Aromas of the Cuvée
Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon offers a rich and captivating bouquet, marked by aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and blackberry, enhanced by notes of tobacco, cedar and chocolate. The subtle nuances of vanilla and spices, provided by aging in oak, complete this sophisticated aromatic profile.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Profile: A powerful and refined wine, with dense but elegant tannins and well-integrated acidity which ensures balance and longevity. The finish is long and persistent, highlighting the exceptional quality of the wine.
- Aging Potential: This Cabernet Sauvignon is designed for aging, promising to evolve and beautify with time, revealing increased complexity and depth.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect accompaniment to rich and flavorful dishes, such as grilled red meats, complex stews or mature cheeses. Its distinctive character and depth make it a prestigious selection for special occasions.
Where are we traveling?
California
While 50 American states produce wine, Californian production alone represents about 85% of the country's production, making this state the 4th largest producer in the world behind Italy, France and Spain. The climate is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, which at this latitude is a cold ocean. The wine regions located near the Pacific have an oceanic climate that becomes Mediterranean the further inland you move from the ocean and it becomes more continental near the Sierra Nevada. Bays and openings to the sea, such as San Pablo Bay, act as thermal regulators on viticulture, particularly in Napa and Sonoma Valley.
The little history of the country
UNITED STATES
In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.