Summary

Valdicava's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano 2009 is a distinguished red wine from the northern region of Tuscany, crafted from old Sangiovese Grosso vines. This single-vineyard riserva showcases a blend of bright cherry and blackberry notes, intertwined with complex layers of spice, leather, and tobacco. The wine exhibits a full body and velvety mouthfeel, characterized by soft tannins and a long, elegant finish, enriched by hints of mocha and cedar. Its production emphasizes low yields and meticulous aging in both Slavonian and French oak, reflecting the wine's terroir and the vintage's warm characteristics, making it a collectible benchmark for the estate.

Tasting Notes

WA95

The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is an expressive and articulate wine that speaks highly of Sangiovese and the Montalcino territory. The wine offers a pristine narrative of both grape and place with crystalline aromas of cherry, blackberry, spice, leather, smoke and Mediterranean herb. The bouquet peels back one delicious layer at a time. The mouthfeel is similarly successful with deep concentration and complexity. It imparts soft layers of dried fruit and velvety tannins. Endnotes of espresso bean and toasted almond add length and momentum. There's even spot of chewy sweetness that is typical of the warm 2009 vintage.

JS94

This is the wine of the vintage with dark berry, chocolate, spice and mushroom character. Full body, silky and beautiful tannins and a long, long finish. A beautiful wine.

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