Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2019
This rare and monumental red wine originates from the Tuscany region of Italy, specifically from the historic Montosoli hill in the northern sector of the Montalcino appellation. Valdicava was established in 1953 by Bramante Abbruzzese, but the modern era of the estate began in 1987 under the direction of his grandson, Vincenzo Abbruzzese, who focused on producing benchmark Brunellos exclusively from estate vineyards. The Vigna Montosoli is a specific 1.3-hectare cru that the family reacquired in 2008, and its wines are celebrated for capturing the unique, high-altitude terroir of one of Montalcino's most prestigious sites.
Wine Description
The 2019 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli displays intense ruby depths with a virile and sophistically ethereal personality. The complex sensory profile opens with dark, dusty aromas of dried violets, cedar, and clove, eventually revealing hints of spiced oranges, lavender, and wild strawberries. On the palate, the wine offers a medium to full body with a texture of pure silk, providing a dense wave of tart wild berry fruits underscored by salty mineral tones, iron, and liquorice. The finish is exceptionally persistent, marked by a bitter tinge of boysenberry, cocoa, and youthfully gripping, fine-grained tannins. This 100% Sangiovese has an ABV of 14% and is aged for several years in large Slavonian oak casks. The estate completely dispenses with chemicals and follows biodynamic cultivation practices, ensuring all grapes are organically grown.
Food Pairing
This robust and structured Brunello pairs perfectly with rich, savory dishes such as wild boar ragù served with pappardelle or a classic Tuscan bistecca alla fiorentina. Its earthy complexity and firm tannins also complement game dishes like venison or duck breast in a Brunello reduction, as well as deeply seasoned mushroom-based risottos. For a local cheese pairing, a barrique-aged Pecorino di Pienza is an excellent choice.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Montalcino is considered a masterpiece, characterized by a long and even growing season that allowed for perfect phenolic and technological maturity. Abundant water reserves from a mild winter and a lack of extreme summer heat resulted in a slow, homogenous ripening process, producing wines noted for their exceptional balance, vibrant acidity, and refined structure.
This rare and monumental red wine originates from the Tuscany region of Italy, specifically from the historic Montosoli hill in the northern sector of the Montalcino appellation. Valdicava was established in 1953 by Bramante Abbruzzese, but the modern era of the estate began in 1987 under the direction of his grandson, Vincenzo Abbruzzese, who focused on producing benchmark Brunellos exclusively from estate vineyards. The Vigna Montosoli is a specific 1.3-hectare cru that the family reacquired in 2008, and its wines are celebrated for capturing the unique, high-altitude terroir of one of Montalcino's most prestigious sites.
Wine Description
The 2019 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli displays intense ruby depths with a virile and sophistically ethereal personality. The complex sensory profile opens with dark, dusty aromas of dried violets, cedar, and clove, eventually revealing hints of spiced oranges, lavender, and wild strawberries. On the palate, the wine offers a medium to full body with a texture of pure silk, providing a dense wave of tart wild berry fruits underscored by salty mineral tones, iron, and liquorice. The finish is exceptionally persistent, marked by a bitter tinge of boysenberry, cocoa, and youthfully gripping, fine-grained tannins. This 100% Sangiovese has an ABV of 14% and is aged for several years in large Slavonian oak casks. The estate completely dispenses with chemicals and follows biodynamic cultivation practices, ensuring all grapes are organically grown.
Food Pairing
This robust and structured Brunello pairs perfectly with rich, savory dishes such as wild boar ragù served with pappardelle or a classic Tuscan bistecca alla fiorentina. Its earthy complexity and firm tannins also complement game dishes like venison or duck breast in a Brunello reduction, as well as deeply seasoned mushroom-based risottos. For a local cheese pairing, a barrique-aged Pecorino di Pienza is an excellent choice.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Montalcino is considered a masterpiece, characterized by a long and even growing season that allowed for perfect phenolic and technological maturity. Abundant water reserves from a mild winter and a lack of extreme summer heat resulted in a slow, homogenous ripening process, producing wines noted for their exceptional balance, vibrant acidity, and refined structure.
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$109.67Description
This rare and monumental red wine originates from the Tuscany region of Italy, specifically from the historic Montosoli hill in the northern sector of the Montalcino appellation. Valdicava was established in 1953 by Bramante Abbruzzese, but the modern era of the estate began in 1987 under the direction of his grandson, Vincenzo Abbruzzese, who focused on producing benchmark Brunellos exclusively from estate vineyards. The Vigna Montosoli is a specific 1.3-hectare cru that the family reacquired in 2008, and its wines are celebrated for capturing the unique, high-altitude terroir of one of Montalcino's most prestigious sites.
Wine Description
The 2019 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli displays intense ruby depths with a virile and sophistically ethereal personality. The complex sensory profile opens with dark, dusty aromas of dried violets, cedar, and clove, eventually revealing hints of spiced oranges, lavender, and wild strawberries. On the palate, the wine offers a medium to full body with a texture of pure silk, providing a dense wave of tart wild berry fruits underscored by salty mineral tones, iron, and liquorice. The finish is exceptionally persistent, marked by a bitter tinge of boysenberry, cocoa, and youthfully gripping, fine-grained tannins. This 100% Sangiovese has an ABV of 14% and is aged for several years in large Slavonian oak casks. The estate completely dispenses with chemicals and follows biodynamic cultivation practices, ensuring all grapes are organically grown.
Food Pairing
This robust and structured Brunello pairs perfectly with rich, savory dishes such as wild boar ragù served with pappardelle or a classic Tuscan bistecca alla fiorentina. Its earthy complexity and firm tannins also complement game dishes like venison or duck breast in a Brunello reduction, as well as deeply seasoned mushroom-based risottos. For a local cheese pairing, a barrique-aged Pecorino di Pienza is an excellent choice.
Vintage Quality
The 2019 vintage in Montalcino is considered a masterpiece, characterized by a long and even growing season that allowed for perfect phenolic and technological maturity. Abundant water reserves from a mild winter and a lack of extreme summer heat resulted in a slow, homogenous ripening process, producing wines noted for their exceptional balance, vibrant acidity, and refined structure.
