Valdicava

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.226 ratings
9.46 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Rory Harrington

Sommelier/Wine Director Sotto

9.2

Big and way to young but has a good amount of character

Big and way to young but has a good amount of character

Mar 24th, 2016
Joe DAscoli

This bottle didn’t live up to the brand

Decanted for 1 hour before dinner.

Really needed food. This wine was dark and not enjoyable unless paired with rich food.

Overall - okay but not what I expect from this winery. Maybe an off bottle from auction

This bottle didn’t live up to the brand

Decanted for 1 hour before dinner.

Really needed food. This wine was dark and not enjoyable unless paired with rich food.

Overall - okay but not what I expect from this winery. Maybe an off bottle from auction

Jun 15th, 2025
Jose Lorenzo

Definitely in Sofia and I’s top 3. Big, bold, balanced, beautiful. With short ribs😋

Definitely in Sofia and I’s top 3. Big, bold, balanced, beautiful. With short ribs😋

Jun 23rd, 2024
Guy Fiore

Black cherry, anise, dried rose. Drying, velvety tannins. In a great drinking window right now. Very impressed

Black cherry, anise, dried rose. Drying, velvety tannins. In a great drinking window right now. Very impressed

Dec 14th, 2017
Rob Sternthal

Just a beautiful wine. Not overly full of Italian dirt like many.

Just a beautiful wine. Not overly full of Italian dirt like many.

Apr 22nd, 2017
Rob Sternthal

Earthy feel. Tones. Taste and smell. Goes really well with the Italian risotto and short rib ragú we had.

Earthy feel. Tones. Taste and smell. Goes really well with the Italian risotto and short rib ragú we had.

Jan 10th, 2017
Brandie Dixon

Both bottles absolutely superb!

Both bottles absolutely superb!

Oct 4th, 2016
Philip Dobrin

Slightly off bottle or just not the right moment for this right now. Dense, short and one note

Slightly off bottle or just not the right moment for this right now. Dense, short and one note

Jun 26th, 2016
Tim Edwards

Tim had this 3 years ago

Tim had this 3 years ago

May 7th, 2022
Robin Kelley O'Connor

Educator Italian Wine Merchants

9.4

Robin had this 11 years ago

Robin had this 11 years ago

Mar 20th, 2015