Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino, 2010
Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino, 2010
- Red Still
- Sangiovese
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The Abruzzese family were one of the twenty-five founder members of the Consorzio Brunello di Montalcino in 1967 and now Vincenzo and his son Pierfilippo, third and fourth generations since, are ensuring that the reputation of the estate remains second to none.
Robert Parker said that "... a strong argument can be made that Valdicava is among the top three or four Brunello di Montalcino producers" and there is no denying the cult status the winery now enjoys today, with more 100-point (JS) scores than any other Montalcino grower.
This boutique 10-hectare estate in the north of the region, at the foot of the famous hill of Montosoli retains two of Italy's best wine consultants, winemaker Attilio Pagli and agronomist Andrea Paoletti and, by insisting on unusually low yields, produces a maximum of 6,000 cases of wine.
Drinking window: 2016 - 2030
What the critics say:
"Absolutely stunning aromas of nectarine, orange peel, sweet black cherry, plum, flower, licorice and mushroom. Full body with layers of ultra-fine tannins and hints of tangy acidity. Such beautiful length and beauty to this wine. It's powerful and structured but shows a gorgeous finesse and length. Truly wondrous. So long and refined. The texture is phenomenal. Better in 2016."
"The gamy 2010 Brunello di Montalcino does a great job of presenting intensity and elegance all in the same delicious package. That's not easy to do and the excellent 2010 fruit plays a big role in achieving this goal. The wine offers a long succession of aromas that span from ripe fruit, to smoked meat, to grilled herb and soft spice. Delicate tones of licorice, cola and anise seed add life and energy. The list goes on. The wine's mouthfeel is best characterized by softness and structure, a two-fold approach that gives high hopes for the long aging potential of this wine. Valdicava's Brunello will appeal to those who love earthy and leathery notes in their Brunello."
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