Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2021 22BDX given considerably more time in

given considerably more time in wood and cellar than the Crianza

seamless profile with cracked black pepper and a structured finish

Born from a young producer trained by legends—Thierry Allemand among them—this Nebbiolo captures Valtellina's alpine heroism

dark berries

the Au Leurey vineyard stands apart as their white production—pure Chardonnay from vines planted in 2006 that already show remarkable palate length

Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2021 22BDX given considerably more time inValdicava is one of the great names of Montalcino a benchmark estate now run by Vincenzo Abbruzzese, whose wines routinely sit alongside Soldera, Biondi Santi, and Poggio di Sotto in any serious conversation about Brunello. The 2021 annata is the classic expression: a blend across the estate's holdings, aged the mandatory five years before release. The vintage delivered ripe, well structured Sangiovese with the kind of polish and proportion Valdicava