Valdicava Madonna del Piano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2007

Description

Valdicava Madonna del Piano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2007

The Madonna del Piano Riserva is a single-vineyard Brunello Riserva that Valdicava makes only in the best vintages; the deeply finessed ’07 Valdicava Riserva is lush, textured and elegant, with deep, concentrated, and powerful flavors of dark cherries, earth, and oak.

Critical Acclaim

98 James Suckling

An impressively structured wine. Aromas of blueberries and blackberries with hints of violets. Full body with velvety, rich tannins. Very tannic and powerful, yet the tannins are polished and pretty. Layers of everything here. Give this another three to four years before opening.

98 Wine Enthusiast

Here’s an unforgettable wine that absolutely makes the case for 2007 being one of the best vintages of late in Montalcino. The wine is broad and polished with masculine tones of dark fruit, leather and tobacco. These aromas evolve so quickly and with such pulsing intensity, the wine comes alive suddenly. There are dusty mineral shadings at the back with tightly textured tannins.

96 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is another super-finessed wine. Subtle floral notes meld into expressive red berries in a sumptuous Brunello that captures the essence of the vintage. The style is rich and deeply textured, but 2007, as outstanding as it is, needs at least a few more years in the bottle. Once again, finesse rules the day. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027.

95 Wine Spectator

A vibrant, taut style, delivering aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry, spice and mineral tightly wound around a core of steely acidity and dense tannins. Well-proportioned and set for a long evolution, this version is very fresh and long. Best from 2016 through 2035.