Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino Madonna Del Piano, 2010 OTHERREGION who passed in August 2025

who passed in August 2025 at 91

2004 itself is one of the great classical Piedmont vintages

Approachable now but built to age fifteen years or more

with a creamy texture and just a hint of oak on the finish

represents uncompromising traditionalism: long maceration

Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino Madonna Del Piano, 2010 OTHERREGION who passed in August 2025Once known for Montalcino's darkest, most muscular Brunellos, Valdicava has evolved thrillingly under the obsessive, organic guidance of Vincenzo Abbruzzese, moving toward purity and aromatic lift. Madonna del Piano is the estate's crown jewel, one of the very first single vineyard Brunellos ever made and a wine that set the standard for the category. Bottled only in the best vintages as a Riserva, it's 100% Sangiovese given extended aging. The 2010,