Valdicava

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.419 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Brad Hemmer

Still youthful! Dusty rose, red fruit, light spice.

Still youthful! Dusty rose, red fruit, light spice.

Dec 22nd, 2017
Santosh Varghese

Smooth, complex, silky.

Smooth, complex, silky.

Sep 18th, 2013
Michael Meyer

Superb and definitely still in its youth

Superb and definitely still in its youth

Feb 1st, 2019
Byron Hewett

Beautiful fruit. Drying tannins on the finish from the heavy handed oak treatment they used back then.

Beautiful fruit. Drying tannins on the finish from the heavy handed oak treatment they used back then.

Nov 12th, 2018
Ed Scheetz

Greenwich Clapboard.

Greenwich Clapboard.

Nov 6th, 2017
Mark Lasky

1997 holding on, great nose of deep plum and leather. Balsamic sweet notes and raw meat. Just gorgeous.

1997 holding on, great nose of deep plum and leather. Balsamic sweet notes and raw meat. Just gorgeous.

Dec 27th, 2016
Cristina Civetta

One of the best years for Brunello very much enjoyed last eve.

One of the best years for Brunello very much enjoyed last eve.

Aug 5th, 2015
Martin Vidal

Just simply the most amazing wine - 1997 vintage

Just simply the most amazing wine - 1997 vintage

Aug 15th, 2014
Hermes Cuello

Hermes had this 3 years ago

Hermes had this 3 years ago

Jul 22nd, 2021
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.6

Andrew had this 9 years ago

Andrew had this 9 years ago

Oct 10th, 2015