1995 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino

Deep, dark ruby-garnet. Full, sweet, nuanced and spicy on the nose, with very ripe plum and oak in perfect harmony. Dense, sustained, and very long; successfully combines weight and elegance. A strong, classy Brunello of real breed. Vincenzo Abbruzzese is one of the hardest-working, most committed producers in Montalcino, and the wines have been an uninterrupted string of successes since 1988. (Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY)

Author: Daniel Thomases

Issue: July/August 2000