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Maya - Napa Valley Dalle Valle Vineyards 2023

    Maya - Napa Valley Dalle Valle Vineyards 2023

    USA • Napa Valley • Red

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    Description

    Maya, from the Dalle Valle Vineyards, is a rising star of Napa Valley, to UNITED STATESThis wine red embodies the very essence of Californian terroir with its rich and complex flavors. The carefully cultivated vines reveal the unique potential of this sun-drenched region, where the climat The Mediterranean climate promotes perfect grape ripening. Maya wines are distinguished by their exceptional character and their ability to seduce even the most demanding palates.
    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 99/100
    • James Suckling 99/100
    • Decanter 98/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Maya's wine boasts a deep, intense red hue. On the nose, an enchanting bouquet of ripe black fruit, delicate spices, and floral notes unfolds. On the palate, this wine reveals itself to be structured and complex, with silky tannins that coat the palate. The finish is long and persistent, leaving an elegant imprint of fruit and spice.

    Food & wine pairings

    Maya pairs wonderfully with duck breast with red berries or a selection of mature cheeses.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Dalle Valle vineyard stretches across hills overlooking Napa Valley, Benefiting from soil rich in clay and limestone, ideal for cultivating noble grape varieties, the vines, some several decades old, are cultivated with meticulous care using sustainable viticultural practices. This unique terroir, combined with an ideal microclimate, gives the grapes exceptional ripeness and intense aromas, making each vintage a true work of art.

    Owner and history

    Naoko Dalla Valle and her late husband, Gustav — an Italian-born entrepreneur specializing in diving equipment — arrived in the Napa Valley In the early 1980s, driven by the initial dream of creating a hotel and restaurant that could rival the finest Relais & Châteaux establishments, they discovered a steep, sun-drenched plot on the eastern hills of Oakville—with iron-rich volcanic soil unlike anything they had ever seen—and immediately recognized its exceptional character. They decided to make it their home. The early years were a time of learning and growth. Gustav and Naoko absorbed the rhythm of the valley, relying on the generosity of their friends—other winegrowers and winemakers who shared their knowledge, time, and encouragement with the open-minded kindness that has long characterized the community of the Napa Valley. It was through these relationships, as much as through contact with the land itself, that the idea of producing wine germinated; not as a simple commercial enterprise, but as the expression of a terroir and an art of living. In 1986, this vision became a reality. domaine Dalla Valle Vineyards was officially founded on a hillside plot of barely twenty acres (about 8 hectares): a modest size, but with a unique character. The following year—the same year their daughter Maya was born—Gustav and Naoko planted five acres of Cabernet Sauvignon in her honor. Named "Maya's Vineyard," this plot has since become one of America's most celebrated wineries. Today, Dalla Valle Vineyards is run by Naoko and Maya Dalla Valle; this mother-daughter duo continues the work quietly begun on these slopes forty years ago. Alongside vineyard manager Edgar Alfaro and a dedicated team, they tend to each vine and each vintage with the meticulous care and singular ambition that the world's greatest wines demand, honoring the past while resolutely looking towards the future.

    Vinification and aging

    Maya's winemaking is the result of meticulous expertise. After a manual harvest, the grapes are carefully sorted to retain only the finest. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, allowing for optimal aroma extraction. Aging in oak barrels imparts complexity and structure to the wine. This crucial stage is carried out over a specific period to balance the fruit and oak, creating a harmonious and elegant wine.

    The team's opinion

    Maya is an invitation to a sensory journey, where each sip reveals unparalleled depth and elegance.

    • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

    • Climax 2026 à 2035

    Wine profile

    • Complex
    • timber frame
    • fruity