Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino Madonna Del Piano, 2010 SO032126 Champagne with limestone beneath the soil

with limestone beneath the soil providing natural water retention in Sicily's hot

displays the mineral precision and subtle richness that characterize Vergers at its finest: white stone fruit

At nearly half a century old

it's mineral-rich and stony with patterned flecks of sunshine

with fine-grained tannins that are already approachable

Valdicava, Brunello di Montalcino Madonna Del Piano, 2010 SO032126 Champagne with limestone beneath the soilOnce 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,