2012 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 750ml

$84.99

SANGIOVESE

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    “A ROCKSTAR 2012 VINTAGE FOR BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO” – James Suckling

    “James Suckling describes the 2012 Brunello vintage as a ‘Rockstar’ vintage, and we can’t wait to get them in! Our first offer is Valdicava who makes wonderfully classic wines that will age for decades. James Suckling scored this wine at 95 points get this stellar wine at the ‘pre-arrival’ price (under $95 for Valdicava) before it’s gone!” – Jim Knight, Wine House (1/26/17)

    “Fans of Brunello di Montalcino are in for a treat with the 2012 vintage. I tasted about 100 wines in October in a blind tasting in Tuscany and was impressed with their beautiful aromas, vibrant fruit, lively acidity, and ultra-fine tannins. These sangioveses are much more precise and finer than the bolder and riper 2011s. They have more in common with the legendary 2010 vintage and are most like the 2004s, a harmonious and gorgeous year for Brunellos.” – James Suckling, November 2016

    JamesSuckling.com: 96 points

    I like the ripe-fruit and smoked-meat aromas to this. Subtle and complex. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and chewy finish. Needs time to soften. Very structured for the vintage. Better in 2020.

    Review date: December 2017

    Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 94 points

    Valdicava represents its own school within the greater Brunello philosophy. This estate (under proprietor Vincenzo Abbruzzese) crafts contemporary and modern wines with noticeable density and ever-present aromatic intensity. The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino reveals a dark and inky appearance with bright ruby highlights that break through the background darkness with brilliance. The nose is generous and robust with dark cherry fruit, plum, Indian spice, mocha and espresso bean. These elements are stitched together with seamless transitions. Despite that grand approach, Sangiovese's prickly and often nervous personality shines through nonetheless. The variety adds delicate berry nuances and bright acidity that give this wine profound depth. This is a very well-made wine that promises a long aging future.

    Review date: March 2017