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

and a great way to experience a classic French spirit that’s both traditional and refreshingly easygoing

fully destemmed here for a pure

the appellation just north of Pomerol that trades on the same plush

At nearly half a century old

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,