
2019 Valdicava "Madonna del Piano" Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
100
James Suckling
Review Date: 12/2024Breathtaking purity of fruit here with such depth and presence. Full-bodied, yet you don’t see it. Weightless, this has a solid core of fruit plus refined and intense tannins that build in the finish. It’s rather endless and seamless. Give this four or five years to come around, but if you have a chance to taste it, don’t hold back. Best after 2028 and beyond.
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Professional Reviews
96
Vinous
Review Date: 02/2025
96
Wine Spectator
Review Date: 06/2025
Notes
Valdicava’s 2019 "Madonna del Piano" is a monumental and deeply expressive Brunello Riserva, capturing the perfect balance of power and precision from a stellar vintage. The nose is intense and layered, with aromas of black cherry, dark plum, and dried rose, woven with complex notes of licorice, sweet tobacco, and iron-rich earth. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and concentrated, with a core of dense dark fruit supported by a framework of firm, yet incredibly polished tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is exceptionally long and powerful, echoing with notes of savory spice, balsamic, and crushed stone. A benchmark Brunello with immense structure and decades of aging potential.
Product Details
Origin: Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Type/Varietal: Sangiovese
SKU: #1948075

