Riserva Madonna del Piano, hails from one of the first and best single-vineyard sites in Montalcino, with production dating back to 1977. Made only in the best vintages and from the oldest vines on the property, in 1994 Valdicava was granted the right to list the Madonna del Piano vineyard designation on the label. The 19.5 hectare single vineyard is divided into four parts: old vines, Pievecchina, Pratea and Sferracavallo. Owner Vincenzo Abbruzzese harvests the vines from each part of the vineyard at different times and makes the wines separately before blending them together. The wine is then aged about two years in large old casks and another two years in bottle.

The 2013 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is a distinguished red wine from Tuscany, Italy, crafted from the Sangiovese Grosso varietal. This wine, produced by Valdicava, is noted for its robust character and aging potential.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 98 points, praising its "savory, truffle and meaty aromas" and a "complex and quite cryptic nose" that offers "a wealth of ripe plums and cherries, cedar and fresh, violet-like flowers." He also noted the wine's "very sturdy, intense and power-charged core of rich plums and dark cherries" and its "fierce tannins that are so long." Suckling concluded, "Super Brunello Riserva here with great potential. Try from 2022."

Wine Enthusiast gave the wine 94 points, highlighting its "earthy aromas of wild berry, new leather, truffle and exotic spice." The "concentrated, vibrant palate delivers dried black cherry, licorice, tobacco and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins." They recommend drinking this wine between 2022 and 2029.

Vinous' Ian D'Agata rated the wine 92 points, describing it as a "sleeping giant" with a "slightly reticent nose" that hints at "black cherry, herbs and flint." He found the wine to be "juicy and bright," with flavors of "minerals, blueberry and red cherry, complicated by peppery herbs," suggesting that the fruit is "just lying beneath the wine’s noble tannic cloak." He recommends cellaring this Brunello for five or six years.

Wine Spectator scored it 93 points, noting its "ripe, offering cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, matched to a rich texture." They also mentioned the emergence of "tobacco and iron notes" and a "lengthy finish," adding that it is "a touch dry on the finish, but the sweet fruit returns in the end." Their drinking window is from 2022 through 2038.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated this wine at 96 points, with Monica Larner commenting on its "ripe and balanced fruit" and "extreme confidence and elegance." She highlighted the wine's "lush primary cherry and blackberry flavors," complemented by "measured spice, toast and red rose potpourri."

With its 14.5% alcohol content and traditional cork closure, the 2013 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is a wine of substantial character and finesse, promising a rewarding experience for those who choose to cellar it for future enjoyment.