Dalla Valle Vineyards - Maya - Oakville

Naoko Dalla Valle was born and raised in Kobe, Japan where her ancestors were involved in Sake making. Naoko and Gustav shared the vision of producing a world class wine. After Gustav’s death, Naoko took on the sole responsibility for the operations of the vineyards and the winery. She has put together a formidable team of vineyard and enology specialists. All grape growing and winemaking operations are under her insightful vision and the commitment to maintain and improve the highest quality continues.
Gustav Dalla Valle was born and raised in Northern Italy. His family has been in the wine business for over 175 years. A true Renaissance man who had a love affair with diving all his life, he lived and traveled in many parts of the world including Europe, Haiti, Mustique and the United States. His love of scuba diving lead him to the creation of Undersea Industries, where he developed Scubapro, a manufacturer of sports diving apparatus and equipment. In 1982, he returned to the wine business with his wife, Naoko and they purchased their Oakville property and created Dalla Valle Vineyards. Gustav’s exuberant personality touched many people in his lifetime. Gustav passed away in December of 1995.
Michel Rolland, the highly regarded consulting enologist from France, visits Dalla Valle Vineyard during the most critical times in the winemaking cycle: at harvest, when the master blend is developed and then once again to confirm the blend. He works closely with Naoko and has a keen understanding of both the vineyard and the cellar. His abilities as a master blender, his broad “world view” palate and understanding of terroir give Dalla Valle at added edge. Fausto Cisneros, Vineyard Manager and Cellar Master, has been with Dalla Valle vineyards since 1990. He oversees all aspects of farming and also heads the cellar operations with his loyal vineyard crew have been continuously farming this vineyard for more than 15 years.