Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2015 1.5L Magnum

Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2015 is an extraordinarily deep, expressive, and dark Tuscan red that perfectly captures one of Montalcino's most legendary vintages. It greets the nose with beautiful, complex aromas of fresh roses, sliced black plums, and black cherries, seamlessly layered with damp soil, wild truffles, and cured tobacco. On the palate, this full-bodied Sangiovese is powerful yet remarkably refined, displaying a dense core of dark fruits, cacao, and balsam spice, all framed by incredibly polished, tightly integrated tannins and a vibrant line of acidity that extends into a long, majestic finish.

Food Pairing: This structured red is best paired with hearty Tuscan wild boar ragù, slow-cooked beef brisket, or well-matured hard cheeses like Pecorino Toscano.

99 Points - James Suckling

Wonderful aromas of roses and sliced plums with wet earth and truffles. Then turns to raspberries and blackberries. Cherries, too. Full and firm with super integrated tannins that melt into the wine. It flows from the center palate in a beautiful sheet of fruit and tannins. Extremely long and coated with great finesse. Goes on for minutes. Better in 2022, but already a joy to taste.

96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The Valdicava 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is a dark and sultry wine with a beautiful presentation of aromas. This full-bodied Sangiovese opens to aromas of plumy dark fruit, black cherry, cured tobacco, cola and balsam spice. There are earthy or savory tones as well, with some fragrant crushed flower or wild rose that come straight out of the classic Sangiovese playlist. Generally speaking, this Brunello veers toward black fruit aromas (as opposed to red fruits), and its smooth texture and elegant tannins are well suited to a classic Tuscan dish of pappardelle con sugo di lepre (wild rabbit) or another game sauce. Production is 37,000 bottles.

95 Points - Wine Spectator

Ripe cherry, plum, raspberry, earth and almond flavors combine in this supple red. Vivid and well-defined by the sleek structure, ending with earth, wild herb and mineral accents. Very pure, verging on racy. Best from 2023 through 2045. 3,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.