Spanna Vecchia Riserva Antonio Vallana e Figlio 1955
The Spanna Vecchia Riserva Antonio Vallana & Figlio from the 1955 vintage is a historic red wine originating from northwestern Italy. Bottled by Antonio Vallana & Figlio, the label also pays homage to the heritage of Cantina Castello di Montalbano and the historic estate of Canonico Gaetano Perrucconi, tracing its roots back to 1787. This specific release carries the distinguished "Riserva del Canonico" title and was officially recognized by the Enoteca Italica Permanente in Siena.
The wine is produced in Piemonte, a prestigious region bordered by the Alps, celebrated for its dramatic, steep hills and deep focus on terroir. The area is characterized by its autumn morning fogs, which naturally protect the vineyards and facilitate a long, steady ripening period for the grapes. The fruit for this wine was cultivated in the classic Porphyry zone, sourced from vineyards situated at an altitude of 400 to 500 meters above sea level, benefiting from a rare and highly specific sun exposure.
This Vecchia Riserva is crafted from Nebbiolo, an esteemed Italian grape variety that is locally referred to as Spanna in this part of Piemonte. Nebbiolo is the foundational grape behind the region's most elegant and structurally significant wines, frequently cultivated in areas like Barolo and Barbaresco. Following a careful pressing of the selected grapes, the winemaking process utilized a traditional "sotto stecca" (submerged cap) method, allowing the must to ferment for twenty days.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Piedmont
Piedmont (which literally means "at the foot of the mountain") is located in northwestern Italy, surrounded by the Alps. It is considered one of the world's absolute most prestigious wine regions. The area is known for small, passionate, family-run wineries and a huge focus on terroir (how the soil and microclimate affect the wine).
Classic characteristics of Piedmont:
The royal wines: This is where the world-famous, complex and expensive red wines Barolo and Barbaresco come from (both made from 100% Nebbiolo).
Everyday heroes: In addition to Nebbiolo, the region is famous for the grapes Barbera (juicy, acidic and incredibly popular) and Dolcetto (dark, soft and fruity).
The white and sweet: Piedmont also makes the crisp white wine Gavi and the famous, lightly sparkling dessert bubbles Moscato d'Asti.
The landscape: Dramatic, steep hills – especially in the Langhe sub-area. The hills are often shrouded in thick morning mist in autumn, which protects the grapes and allows for a long, perfect ripening.
Gastronomy: An absolute mecca for food lovers. The area is world famous for the exclusive white truffles from Alba, hazelnuts and rich, simmered dishes that scream with a glass of local red wine.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
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Opening
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Enjoyment
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