The 2015 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino is a noteworthy expression of Sangiovese Grosso from Tuscany’s Brunello di Montalcino sub-region. This red wine, produced by Valdicava, is sealed with a cork and contains 14.0% alcohol.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a score of 96, describing it as "a dark and sultry wine with a beautiful presentation of aromas." The Advocate's review, written by ML on October 15, 2020, highlights the full-bodied nature of the wine, which opens with "aromas of plumy dark fruit, black cherry, cured tobacco, cola, and balsam spice." The review also mentions earthy or savory tones, as well as "fragrant crushed flower or wild rose." The wine leans toward black fruit aromas and features "smooth texture and elegant tannins," making it a suitable pairing for classic Tuscan dishes like pappardelle con sugo di lepre (wild rabbit) or other game sauces. The production quantity is noted at 37,000 bottles.
Wine Spectator's review, dated June 30, 2020, gives the wine a score of 95. The review by BS describes the wine as having "ripe cherry, plum, raspberry, earth, and almond flavors," combined in a "supple red." The review emphasizes the wine's vivid and well-defined structure, ending with "earth, wild herb, and mineral accents." According to Wine Spectator, this wine is "very pure, verging on racy," and is best enjoyed from 2023 through 2045. The production details include 3,000 cases made, with 1,000 cases imported.
James Suckling’s review stands out with a high score of 99, praising the wine's "wonderful aromas of roses and sliced plums with wet earth and truffles." Suckling, writing on September 20, 2020, also notes additional aromas of "raspberries and blackberries" and "cherries." He describes the wine as "full and firm with super integrated tannins that melt into the wine." The review highlights the wine's long-lasting finish, stating it "flows from the center palate in a beautiful sheet of fruit and tannins," and concludes that the wine is "extremely long and coated with great finesse," suggesting it will be better in 2022 but is already a joy to taste.
In summary, the 2015 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino is highly regarded across multiple reviews, praised for its complex aromas, elegant tannins, and long-lasting finish. It is a wine that promises to evolve beautifully with age.