Exploring
the Wineries of the Dry Creek Valley - Davero
Davero
is a unique winery in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley. Where
so many other chose to focus on Zinfandel or Cabernet, they
planted Italian grape varieties, which they cultivate using
Biodynamic® farming methods. The result
is a portfolio of wines unlike any other in the area.
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Davero
2013 Malvasia Bianca
Winery:
Davero
Grape(s): 100% Malvasia Bianca
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
A bouquet of honeydew, peach, butterscotch, and white
flowers greets the senses. The palate delivers flavors
of peach, tangerine, and apricot that unfold into floral
and mineral suggestions. A lush, bright white with a friendly
acidity, a bottle will pair perfectly with a warm afternoon.
Just 56 cases produced.
Rating: 89 |
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Davero
2009 "Hawk Mountain" Sangiovese
Winery:
Davero
Grape(s): 100% Sangiovese
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Year: 2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 40-45
Review:
Aromas of raspberries, strawberries, and cherries mingle
with notes of leather and bell pepper on the nose. A sip
reveals flavors of strawberry and raspberry that are accented
by hints of earth and thyme on the palate. A very light
red, it will pair nicely with homemade pesto. 189 cases
were made.
Rating: 88 |
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Davero
2010 Sagrantino Riserva
Winery:
Davero
Grape(s): 100% Sagrantio
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 120-125
Review:
Fragrances of cherries, plums, and blackberries interweave
with traces of floral earth and dill on the nose. Flavors
of cherry, plum, and red currants come together with suggestions
of smoked lamb and earth on the palate. An elegant wine,
with silky tannins, fans of soft, approachable reds should
try this bottle. 104 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Davero
2012 Barbera
Winery:
Davero
Grape(s): 100% Barbera
Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 50-55
Review:
Notes of cherries, plums, and fig meld with nuances of
sweet spice and leather on the nose. Raspberry, cherry,
and plum flavors unfold into hints of all-spice and minerals
on the palate. A bright red with a welcoming acidity,
enjoy a bottle with your favorite pizza. 120 cases were
made.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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