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Reviews

98 -James Suckling -

97 -Jeb Dunnuck -

The 2016 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a rich ruby hue yet remains transparent, with savory, layered aromas of red cherry, saddle leather, cedar, damp forest floor, and wild herbs. It is medium to full-bodied, with a ripe yet structured feel, ample tension, and notes of red plum, currant, dried roses, orange rind, and white pepper. Persistent and linear, with a long finish, it will continue to mature into more umami tones of shitake and tea leaf. Drink 2025-2045.

96 -Vinous -

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is one of those young wines that, from the moment you put your nose to the glass, you know you’re in for a treat. A sweetly alluring and remarkably fresh bouquet of crushed cherries, strawberries and plums is further complicated by hints of clove, spiced orange peels and mint. It’s velvety-smooth and radiant with a display of dark red fruits, all tightly wound up in a web of minerals, with an air of savory herbs and inner florals that develop toward the close. Try to keep your hands off for another four or five years, and then reap the rewards for a decade or more.

95 -Wine Spectator -

95 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The Valdicava 2016 Brunello di Montalcino shows a subtle bouquet that needs extra time to open. In fact, I suggest you open your bottle about four hours before serving. This Brunello takes its time, but it inches over the senses with carefully increasing intensity. Wild cherry, toasted almond and even a touch of sweet apple or orange peel distinguish the bouquet. The tannins are firm and young, but all they need is extra time to evolve. This wine is like being introduced to a stranger who takes his time to reveal his personality, but who then turns into a true friend and confidant. Patience is required when approaching this 40,000-bottle release.

Technical Details

Blend 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Winemaker Vincenzo Abbruzzese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Appellation Brunello di Montalcino
Vineyard Estate vineyards of 19 hectares on the slopes of the Montisoli hill in the northern sector of Montalcino
Farming Method Organic and biodynamic practices
Oak 100% Slavonian oak casks
Fermentation Fermentation takes place in stainless steel or concrete tanks and partly in wooden vats.
Aging / Cooperage 12 months in 100% Slavonian oak casks
Alcohol 14%
Production 3,400 cases

Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2016

Name: Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2016
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014916
Price: 139.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Sangiovese | Tuscany

JS98, JD97, VN96, WS95, WA95

Organic and biodynamic practices

$250.00

$139.95

750ML

44% OFF RETAIL!

The 2016 vintage gave Montalcino one of its finest growing seasons in decades, and Valdicava delivered a benchmark effort from this celebrated vintage. James Suckling awarded 98, Jeb Dunnuck 97, Vinous 96, Wine Spectator 95, and Wine Advocate 95. James Suckling described attractive aromas of balsamic, tea, dark berry, walnut, and coffee bean, full-bodied yet tight and very intense, with ripe tannins that are fine and reserved, racy and polished, with beautiful length. Jeb Dunnuck called it a rich ruby hue with savory, layered aromas of red cherry, saddle leather, cedar, damp forest floor, and wild herbs, medium to full-bodied with ample tension, notes of red plum, currant, dried roses, and white pepper. Wine Advocate suggested opening your bottle four hours before serving, calling this a Brunello that takes its time but inches over the senses with carefully increasing intensity, with firm young tannins that need extra time to evolve. A wine built for patience. Very limited, incredibly well priced for the scores and the vintage.

About The Producer

In 1953, Bramante Abbruzzese was offered the opportunity to return to the property in Montalcino where his ancestors were sharecroppers centuries before. From that time, Abbruzzese started the family vision to cultivate Sangiovese Grosso and to eventually bottle under the family name. In 1967 Bramante founded the Consorzio di Brunello. Today there are over 200 members of the Consorzio and it is the only DOCG Consorzio in which every grower and producer of that wine are members.

$250.00

$139.95

750ML

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