Valdicava, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2013 - Half-bottle
Valdicava, Brunello Di Montalcino, 2013 - Half-bottle
- 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.
Optimal drinking window: Now - 2035
What the critics say:
"A juicy, young Brunello with berry, dried mushroom and flower character. Orange peel, too. Full body, firm and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. So complex and beautiful. It goes on for minutes. I love the balance that makes it so enjoyable to try now but it will age for decades ahead. Try to leave it until 2021."
"Valdicava's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully saturated expression that opens to a dark garnet appearance and a soothing, velvety texture. The bouquet is packed tight with dark berry nuances, starting with ripe cherry and extending to black fruit tones of fresh prune and plum. The wine's strongest cards are its texture, structure and its power. This is a cool vintage that produced very fine and accessible wines. This expression, however, shows a very different personality with ample volume and long staying power."
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