Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 'Madonna del Piano' 2010

The Madonna del Piano Riserva is a single-vineyard Brunello Riserva that Valdicava makes only in the best vintages. Montalcino is home to the opulent Sangiovese grape. At the precise latitude of 43 degrees, the warmth of the nearby Tyrrhenian 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 Riserva is typically lush, textured and elegant, with deep, concentrated, and powerful flavours of dark cherries, earth, and oak.

100 Points - James Suckling

A wine with superb finesse and depth. So subtle and understated yet powerful and long. The tannin intensity is amazing. It just builds like a massive wave. Superb. Give this time in the bottle. The length is endless. 

96 Points - Wine Spectator

A pure, focused style, with a beam of black cherry anchoring the leather, mineral, hibiscus tea and earth flavours. Well-structured, young and fresh, presenting a lingering aftertaste of fruit, mineral and woodsy details. 

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Here is a big wine with lofty ambitions and an impactful presentation. The Valdicava 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano hits all the right buttons. The wine shows a profound sense of elegance and poise with subtle berry notes that blend into spice, licorice and tar. Those bright and lively aromatic components fold gracefully within the wine's tight texture, its sheer power and the silky nature of the tannins. This wine promises a long and steady aging future ahead. 95+