2001 Brunello di Montalcino, Valdicava (750ml)

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Vintage: 2001
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Brunello di Montalcino
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Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino
Producer: Valdicava
Varietal: Sangiovese
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region: Montalcino
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Tasting note: The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino was one of the most talked about wines of Montalcino when it was first released a few years ago. The black color the wine had in its youth has begun to recede, yet this remains a rich, almost Amarone-like expression of Sangiovese that achieves an incredible level of density and sheer concentration. According to Abbruzzese the early spring hail reduced yields dramatically, which accounts for the wine’s super-ripe style. I am not sure if yields alone can produce a wine that is this extreme, my guess is that decisions taken in the cellar had an influence as well. Nevertheless, the simple fact remains that this wine is a freak. There is no other wine in the estate’s history – before or after - that even remotely resembles the style of the 2001. This is an outstanding wine, but one that needs to be considered on its own terms. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021 (92pts. AG, Wine Advocate)

Tasted: Jan. 2009
Score: 92
Drink: 2011-21

Tasting note: Saturated medium ruby; atypically dark for sangiovese. Aromas of dark berries, bitter chocolate, gunflint and meat. Large-scaled, fat and sweet, offering a blast of blackberry flavor. This is almost too big for the mouth, but manages to avoid heaviness. Offers good vinosity, but still comes across as a bit youthfully musclebound today. Very impressive wine, but I never would have guessed it was Brunello. (91pts. Stephen Tanzer)

Tasted: Jul/Aug 2006
Score: 91
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Black hued, with intense aromas of crushed berries and licorice with hints of oak. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit, velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Superb. One of the best Brunellos I have had in a long time. Best after 2010. 2,500 cases made. (98pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: Apr. 30, 2006
Score: 98
Drink: After 2010