VALDICAVA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2019

Style: Savoury & Detailed

Vincenzo Abbruzzese told me recently that he spends 330 days a year working in the vineyards and very rarely leaves the estate; his passion is his vineyard, his wine and his Arabian horses...not necessarily in that order! The wines themselves hold enormous power but also convey a litheness and sense of place that sets them apart from many of the newer styled Brunelli (Valdicava sticks to the exclsuive use of larger Slovenian oak in maturation). These are wines that revel in their connection to the ground from whence they come and fill the drinker with a sense of excitement to be in touch with something so authentic. In addition to the wonderful Brunello normale Valdicava also makes a Riserva called Madonna del Piano (Madonna of the Plains) which houses even more depth and nuance. These are superb traditionally styled Brunelli from one of the world's most passionate and dedicated producers. MICHAEL MCNAMARA

Aromatic with black cherries, oranges and cedar. Very perfumed. Medium to full body. Firm tannins. The wood is showing a bit now but will come through nicely. This is a structured and toned red. JAMES SUCKLING

Region: Tuscany, ITALY

Variety: Sangiovese

ABV: 14.5%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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