Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva Valdicava 2004
Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva Valdicava 2004 is a dry, full-bodied red from Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino, Italy), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 22-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ripe al Convento di Castelgiocondo 2001 Frescobaldi · Tuscany | £182.00 | |||
| Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva Valdicava 2015 Valdicava · Tuscany | £256.00 |
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna al Piano Riserva from Valdicava is a highly acclaimed and powerful expression of Sangiovese, often regarded as one of the standout wines of its vintage. This wine typically displays a deep, intense ruby color and offers a profound aromatic complexity of dried cherries, plums, and balsamic notes, intertwined with leather, tobacco, spices and a deep minerality. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and incredibly concentrated, with a formidable tannic structure and vibrant acidity that promises exceptional longevity, culminating in a long, layered and commanding finish. Valdicava sources the grapes for its Madonna al Piano Riserva from a specific parcel within the Madonna al Piano vineyard, situated in the Montalcino commune. This vineyard is known for its old vines (some planted in 1969 for this bottling) and favorable south-southeast exposure, with soils primarily composed of Galestro, which contribute to the wine`s depth, power and long-lived character.