Olivier Riviere 'La Vallada', Arlanza, Spain 2017 Case (6x750ml) Roero very much in the Comando

very much in the Comando G style

with 15% of the press wine contributing to the blend this year

Shows good intensity and focus

Oger and Cramant

Olivier Riviere 'La Vallada', Arlanza, Spain 2017 Case (6x750ml) Roero very much in the ComandoThe 2017 La Vallada is now sold without the Arlanza appellation of origin, from where the grapes were sourced at 900 meters in altitude from vines averaging 35 years of age. It's a ripe and serious Tempranillo fermented with 20% full clusters and with only 20% of the volume matured in barrique. It has very integrated oak, ripe fruit without excess and a soft mouthfeel representing a warmer vintage. It's medium to full bodied with abundant, fine