"There is something almost mystical about the Brunello di Montalcino from the wonderful estate of Valdicava. The mystique must emanate from the sublime vineyards on the north side of Montalcino, which produce arguably the most exquisite grapes. And, of course, the guru- like dedication of the owner Vincenzo Abbruzzese has also contributed to the craft of these lovely Tuscan sangiovese." - James Suckling A wine with a 98-point score is one thing; a wine chosen as James Suckling’s Wine of the Year is another entirely. The 2013 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino belongs to that very small club of bottles that manage to be both seismic and disciplined, powerful yet etched with precision. And unlike the usual hunt through dusty cellars or speculative secondary markets, this offer comes directly from Valdicava’s own winery reserves—perfect provenance, perfect maturity, zero guesswork. The 2013 vintage marked a return to tension and classical proportion in Montalcino, a year where Sangiovese ripened slowly and beautifully, collecting nuance rather than weight. In Valdicava’s hands, that vintage becomes a study in controlled intensity: soaring aromatics of cherry liqueur, violets, leather, iron, and spice; a palate that moves from broad, muscular power into a long, almost architectural finish; tannins that have now softened into a deep, confident hum. Fully mature and entering its prime drinking window, this is Brunello ready to perform at full volume without losing its lineage of elegance. What makes this release especially remarkable is its source. Very few estates in Montalcino hold back perfect-condition stock for later release, and even fewer do so from vintages that critics unanimously consider among the decade’s finest. The result is a bottle that tastes not only of vintage and terroir but of intention—the estate’s belief that this wine deserved time, and that we would be better for waiting. If Brunello is a lifelong conversation between hillsides, seasons, and the people who tend them, 2013 Valdicava speaks one of its most articulate dialects. Suckling called it “a wine with soul,” but the bottle says the rest. Winery-direct, impeccably cellared, and drinking at its peak. This product is not equally allocated across our stores. Please allow extra time for delivery.
