DVO 2019

DVO

DVO
2019

$497.75

* Suggested retail price

32 case(s) available

Product code
15233384
Format
3 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Available
Type of product
Still Wine
Licensee price
$432.92
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
Napa, Napa Valley
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon 85 %
Cabernet Franc 15 %
Colour
Red
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About this winery

Tradition matters. It binds together families and friendships across backgrounds, languages, and continents. It informs values and deepens knowledge. It is also foundational to the philosophies of two storied wineries: Napa Valley’s Dalla Valle and Tuscany’s Ornellaia.

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Production notes

While the 2018 vintage may have been a tough act to follow, the 2019s stand out as another classic, idyllic Napa Valley vintage to remember. The elements of energy and vibrancy show in the 2019 vintage. A cool winter and mild rainy spring replenished our vines and provided them with the energy to sustain the heat of summer and perfectly ripen in the fall.

Tasting notes

The 2019 DVO exhibits a crescendo of black and red currents, violet, and cassis. The 15% influence of Cabernet Franc seamlessly ties everything together with baking spices and crushed summer herbs. Velvety and polished tannins give the wine a prolonged and elegant finish.

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 97 points -

James Suckling, (Vintage 2019)

This is the second release of the joint venture wine of Tuscany’s Ornellaia and Napa’s Dalla Valle, and it’s a step up in quality. Beautiful blue fruit with blueberry and boysenberry aromas that go to blackcurrants, together with some graphite. Full-bodied, yet toned with polished tannins. Nutmeg notes come through. The tannins spread across the palate and caress. Lovely texture to the wine. Drinkable already, but better in two or three years.

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