In his youth Vincenzo Abbruzzese spent summers working at Valdicava,
his grandparents’ winery in northern Montalcino. His grandmother bought
these gentle slopes in 1953 and with her husband planted the first
vines here. However,... Read More
Valdicava, located in the cooler northern sector of Montalcino near Montosoli, has earned a reputation as one of the region’s most powerful and age-worthy producers. Founded in 1953 and revitalized by Vincenzo Abbruzzese in... Read More
The 2010 vintage of Madonna del Piano is a masterpiece—a profound, age-defying Brunello Riserva from one of Montalcino’s greatest harvests. It offers explosive aromas of dark cherry, blackcurrant, violet, and sweet herbs,... Read More
The 2015 Madonna del Piano is a monumental expression of Brunello from a warm and generous vintage. It delivers intense aromas of black cherry, plum, wild rosemary, and crushed rose, layered with hints of mocha and spice. The... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: “This bottle picks up right where the 2016 Normale left off. As such, we were not expecting the Valdicava Riserva Madonna del Piano from the classic vintage of 2016 to be this approachable... Read More
In his youth Vincenzo Abbruzzese spent summers working at Valdicava,
his grandparents’ winery in northern Montalcino. His grandmother bought
these gentle slopes in 1953 and with her husband planted the first
vines here. However,... Read More
In his youth Vincenzo Abbruzzese spent summers working at Valdicava, his grandparents’ winery in northern Montalcino. His grandmother bought these gentle slopes in 1953 and with her husband planted the first vines here. However,... Read More
In his youth Vincenzo Abbruzzese spent summers working at Valdicava, his grandparents’ winery in northern Montalcino. His grandmother bought these gentle slopes in 1953 and with her husband planted the first vines here. However,... Read More
In his youth Vincenzo Abbruzzese spent summers working at Valdicava, his grandparents’ winery in northern Montalcino. His grandmother bought these gentle slopes in 1953 and with her husband planted the first vines here. However,... Read More
In his youth Vincenzo Abbruzzese spent summers working at Valdicava, his grandparents’ winery in northern Montalcino. His grandmother bought these gentle slopes in 1953 and with her husband planted the first vines here. However,... Read More