Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2013

Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2013 is an exceptionally structured, dark garnet-colored Tuscan red that perfectly captures the character of a cooler, classic vintage. The nose reveals an aromatic bouquet packed tight with dark berry nuances, ripe cherry, plum, exotic spices, and a delicate touch of leather and dried wildflowers. On the palate, it delivers an ample, powerful volume defined by a tightly wound, vibrant core of black cherry, espresso, and star anise, all seamlessly framed by firm, assertive, and close-grained tannins that resolve into a beautifully complex, long-lasting finish.

Food Pairing: This robust red pairs phenomenally with slow-braised wild boar ragù, grilled prime ribeye steaks, or a rich dish of mushroom-infused venison.

98 Points - James Suckling

A juicy, young Brunello with berry, dried mushroom and flower character. Orange peel, too. Full body, firm and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. So complex and beautiful. It goes on for minutes. I love the balance that makes it so enjoyable to try now but it will age for decades ahead. Try to leave it until 2021.

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Valdicava's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully saturated expression that opens to a dark garnet appearance and a soothing, velvety texture. The bouquet is packed tight with dark berry nuances, starting with ripe cherry and extending to black fruit tones of fresh prune and plum. The wine's strongest cards are its texture, structure and its power. This is a cool vintage that produced very fine and accessible wines. This expression, however, shows a very different personality with ample volume and long staying power.

92 Points - Wine Spectator

This is fresh and harmonious, evoking cherry, plum, leather, iron and coffee notes. The tannins are well-integrated with the rich texture and the finish is long and tinged with tobacco. Best from 2020 through 2033.

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Exotic spice, blue flower, plum, leather and a whiff of game take center stage on this fragrant earthy wine. The tightly wound, vibrant palate offers black cherry, espresso and star anise framed in assertive, close-grained tannins. Drink after 2023.