"...sehr schöne, komplexe Frucht, schwarze Kirschen, feine Lakritze, feine Grafite-Note, schwarzer Pfeffer, am Gaumen auch Cassis, sehr große Struktur und schöne Länge." (04/2024)
Decanter: 95 Punkte
After losing 80% of production to frost in 2017, Vincenzo Abbruzzese decided to forego making a Brunello in 2018, giving the vines time to restore their energy. Valdicava was rewarded in 2019 with both quality and quantity. Rather than racing out of the gate, this expresses methodically. Fresh berries are offset by dried florals, tea, tobacco and cedar. Perfumes of orange oil and rose build on the palate, bestowing brightness and a more youthful mien. Tannins are fine-grained yet firm, accentuated by steely acidity. Overall elegant in flow. 40,000 bottles produced.
- Michaela Morris
