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Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino 2012

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"Delicious Brunello whos secondary characteristics are starting to show - leather, espresso and spicy goodness".
Tuscany Bold Cellar Release Chinese 5 spice Complex Dark Fruits Earthy Orange rind Savoury Spicy Brunello Sangiovese 2012 DOCG

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“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.”James Suckling, 96 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.”Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 94 points

“A rich, dense and muscular version, this reveals plum, black cherry, leather and tobacco notes, with a hint of chocolate on the finish. The assertive tannins need time, but already, with air, this is pulling together. Best from 2021 through 2035.”Wine Spectator, 93 points

“Earthy aromas of truffle, leather, tilled soil, Mediterranean herb and a hint of cured meat slowly take shape in the glass. The aromas carry over to the concentrated palate along with steeped plum, fleshy wild cherry, licorice, tobacco and a hint of game. Firm tannins and fresh acidity provide an age-worthy framework. Drink 2020–2027.”Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusias, 92 points

Montalcino is home to the opulent of the Sangiovese grape. At their precise latitude of 43 degrees, the warmth of the nearby Tirrean Sea, the protective barrier of the “Monte Amiata,” the coolness of the wooded areas, the breeze and the moderate rainfall all coincide to facilitate the growth of these grapes to fragrant, full maturity. Valdicava is located in the Montosoli area which is famous in Montelcino for creating wines with great balance of body and aromas. They pay the utmost attention towards maintaining the individual characteristics of our wine in order to exalt the spirit of the place, the ‘genius loci’ of their estate.

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