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

9.3

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

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

Dec 22nd, 2017

Santosh Varghese

8.7

Smooth, complex, silky.

Smooth, complex, silky.

Sep 18th, 2013

9.3

Superb and definitely still in its youth

Superb and definitely still in its youth

Feb 1st, 2019

8.9

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

9.3

Greenwich Clapboard.

Greenwich Clapboard.

Nov 6th, 2017

10

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

9.5

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

10

Just simply the most amazing wine - 1997 vintage

Just simply the most amazing wine - 1997 vintage

Aug 15th, 2014

9.1

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