2021 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino
The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino from Valdicava is a powerful yet refined expression of one of the region’s most esteemed traditional estates. Owned and operated by Vincenzo Abbruzzese and his family since the 1960s, Valdicava has built a reputation for producing some of the most structured and age-worthy Brunellos in Montalcino. Located in the cooler northern zone near Montosoli—widely considered one of the appellation’s greatest vineyard areas—the estate benefits from galestro-rich soils and optimal elevation, which contribute to wines of depth, freshness, and complexity. Valdicava remains firmly rooted in a classic philosophy, favoring extended macerations and large Slavonian oak casks to preserve the purity of Sangiovese and the integrity of terroir. The 2021 vintage in Montalcino is already being heralded as exceptional, offering a balance of concentration, freshness, and precision that suits Valdicava’s style beautifully. Made from 100% Sangiovese, this Brunello opens with an intense and layered aromatic profile of ripe red cherry, blackberry, and plum, accented by notes of violet, tobacco, leather, and crushed stone.
- $175.00
- $122.00
2021 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino
The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino from Valdicava is a powerful yet refined expression of one of the region’s most esteemed traditional estates. Owned and operated by Vincenzo Abbruzzese and his family since the 1960s, Valdicava has built a reputation for producing some of the most structured and age-worthy Brunellos in Montalcino. Located in the cooler northern zone near Montosoli—widely considered one of the appellation’s greatest vineyard areas—the estate benefits from galestro-rich soils and optimal elevation, which contribute to wines of depth, freshness, and complexity. Valdicava remains firmly rooted in a classic philosophy, favoring extended macerations and large Slavonian oak casks to preserve the purity of Sangiovese and the integrity of terroir. The 2021 vintage in Montalcino is already being heralded as exceptional, offering a balance of concentration, freshness, and precision that suits Valdicava’s style beautifully. Made from 100% Sangiovese, this Brunello opens with an intense and layered aromatic profile of ripe red cherry, blackberry, and plum, accented by notes of violet, tobacco, leather, and crushed stone.
$175.00
- 750 ML
2007 Livio Sassetti Pertimali Dieci Brunello di Montalcino
The 2007 Livio Sassetti Pertimali “Dieci” Brunello di Montalcino is a rare commemorative bottling created to celebrate an exceptional vintage and released roughly a decade after harvest, reflecting the estate’s philosophy of patience and long maturation. The Sassetti family has farmed in Montalcino for over a century across four generations, with Livio Sassetti helping found the Brunello di Montalcino consortium in 1967 and expanding the historic Pertimali vineyard on the famed Montosoli hill, a site especially prized for Sangiovese cultivation. The estate is known for preserving old-vine genetics and maintaining traditional methods, including aging wines for extended periods in large Slavonian oak casks to highlight terroir and structure. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, the 2007 “Dieci” shows classic Brunello character shaped by clay-limestone soils and hillside exposure, with aromas of red fruit, spice, and balsamic tones and a palate combining firm yet refined tannins with long persistence. Critics awarded it up to 95 points, describing flavors of cherry, blackberry, leather, smoke, and cedar with a balanced, lingering finish and aging potential through about 2030.
- $164.99
- $118.00
2007 Livio Sassetti Pertimali Dieci Brunello di Montalcino
The 2007 Livio Sassetti Pertimali “Dieci” Brunello di Montalcino is a rare commemorative bottling created to celebrate an exceptional vintage and released roughly a decade after harvest, reflecting the estate’s philosophy of patience and long maturation. The Sassetti family has farmed in Montalcino for over a century across four generations, with Livio Sassetti helping found the Brunello di Montalcino consortium in 1967 and expanding the historic Pertimali vineyard on the famed Montosoli hill, a site especially prized for Sangiovese cultivation. The estate is known for preserving old-vine genetics and maintaining traditional methods, including aging wines for extended periods in large Slavonian oak casks to highlight terroir and structure. Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, the 2007 “Dieci” shows classic Brunello character shaped by clay-limestone soils and hillside exposure, with aromas of red fruit, spice, and balsamic tones and a palate combining firm yet refined tannins with long persistence. Critics awarded it up to 95 points, describing flavors of cherry, blackberry, leather, smoke, and cedar with a balanced, lingering finish and aging potential through about 2030.
$164.99
- 750 ML
2019 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 375ml
The 2019 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2019 (375 ml) comes from one of Montalcino’s most historically innovative estates, founded in 1970 and known for pioneering modern techniques in Brunello production, including introducing the region’s first single-vineyard (“cru”) Brunello from the Montosoli vineyard in 1975. The winery is housed in the elegant 14th-century Palazzo Altesi, reflecting its blend of medieval heritage and forward-thinking winemaking philosophy. Today, the estate continues under the ownership of Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, with a winemaking team dedicated to maintaining its reputation as a benchmark producer in Montalcino. Made from 100% Sangiovese—the only grape permitted in Brunello di Montalcino—the 2019 vintage shows classic varietal expression shaped by Tuscany’s terroir. Critics have noted aromas of ripe currants, earthy nuances, and berry fruit, supported by full-bodied tannins and structure, while another tasting describes dusty earth, dried roses, wild berries, herbs, and licorice with vibrant acidity and a long finish. Brunello must age at least two years in oak plus additional bottle time, a process that contributes to its depth and aging potential.
- $39.99
- $25.00
2019 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 375ml
The 2019 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2019 (375 ml) comes from one of Montalcino’s most historically innovative estates, founded in 1970 and known for pioneering modern techniques in Brunello production, including introducing the region’s first single-vineyard (“cru”) Brunello from the Montosoli vineyard in 1975. The winery is housed in the elegant 14th-century Palazzo Altesi, reflecting its blend of medieval heritage and forward-thinking winemaking philosophy. Today, the estate continues under the ownership of Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, with a winemaking team dedicated to maintaining its reputation as a benchmark producer in Montalcino. Made from 100% Sangiovese—the only grape permitted in Brunello di Montalcino—the 2019 vintage shows classic varietal expression shaped by Tuscany’s terroir. Critics have noted aromas of ripe currants, earthy nuances, and berry fruit, supported by full-bodied tannins and structure, while another tasting describes dusty earth, dried roses, wild berries, herbs, and licorice with vibrant acidity and a long finish. Brunello must age at least two years in oak plus additional bottle time, a process that contributes to its depth and aging potential.
$39.99
- 375 ML