Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano 2001

The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is another remarkable wine. It is a ripe, ample Brunello with tons of fruit. Compared to the broad-shouldered 1999, the 2001 possesses a touch greater detail and more finesse in its tannins. This is a beautifully delineated, chiseled wine of the highest level. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023.

Shows a hint of raisin in the bouquet, but on the palate this is much fresher, offering cherry, strawberry, mineral, leather, licorice and wild herb notes. This is powerful, building to a long, stone- and iron-filled aftertaste. Still tense, resonant and youthful. -- Non-blind Valdicava Brunello vertical (July 2017). Best from 2020 through 2033. 2,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.