Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2022

Valdicava | Tuscany
Valdicava Vincenzo Abbruzzese | Loc. Valdicava | IT 53024 Montalcino

09652122 · 0,75 l · 42,65 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

On the northern slopes of Montalcino, where the cool forest breezes of Monte Amiata meet the warming influences of the Tyrrhenian Sea, lies one of Tuscany's best-kept secrets. Since 1953, when Bramante Abbruzzese returned to the land of his ancestors, Valdicava has been producing wines of an intensity and finesse that few estates can match. Today, his grandson Vincenzo continues the legacy. A man who prefers to be out among the vines rather than in the office and whose demand for perfection is legendary. The Rosso di Montalcino 2022 is made from the same select Sangiovese Grosso grapes that are also used for the world-famous Brunelli. At an altitude of 300 metres, in the coolest areas of the appellation, the vines thrive in a mixture of clay, sand and limestone – soils that produce fruit of exceptional intensity. Since the end of the 1980s, Vincenzo has completely dispensed with chemicals and practised biodynamic cultivation, allowing each grape to express the pure essence of its terroir.

What makes this Rosso truly exceptional, however, is Vincenzo's uncompromising approach: Drastically reduced yields, meticulous hand-picking and the same care that goes into the Brunelli. After a year of ageing, the 2022 reveals itself to be pure Sangiovese: powerful, rustic red fruit, considerable tannins and a lively acidity that gives the wine structure and longevity. After an hour of decanting, it reveals its true greatness: silky balsamic, wild oregano and warm terracotta notes merge into a flavour experience of beguiling complexity. This is no ordinary "little Brunello". It is a wine that surpasses many of its big brothers. With its perfect balance between power and finesse, the Valdicava Rosso 2022 epitomises the authentic soul of Montalcino and shows why this estate is one of the absolute top producers in the region. SUPERIORE.DE