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 Producer:
Valdicava
Region: Toscana
DOC(G):
Brunello
di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino
About the Producer:
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, her son left home for Siena, where Vincenzo was born and
raised.
Abbruzzese cultivated an avid interest in science
and chose an engineering track when he began his university studies
in Florence.
Graduation was finally approaching in 1987 when his
grandfather announced the intention to sell Valdicava; Vincenzo’s
eyes opened to a new future, and when he left Florence for Montalcino
he did not look back. Abbruzzese was well aware of the challenges
that faced him. The property was pleading for drastic improvements
and the young man
had hardly any capital of his own; but he was a dedicated worker
and promptly began a series of improvements that would shape Valdicava
into the top quality winery he envisioned.
Vincenzo’s systematic changes have earned Valdicava a place
among the elite producers of Brunello di Montalcino. With just
10 hectares in the coldest part of the Brunello zone, he is probably
the most exacting grower in the area, managing vegetation so that
each grape will enjoy the perfect amount of sun and mercilessly
expunging tightly packed grapes to avoid rot and diseases. He has
also rebuilt the cellar, where he replaced his grandparents’ botti
with stainless steel and oak fermenters and new wood casks for
ageing. Abbruzzese’s Brunello
and Brunello Riserva are truly
outstanding, while the Rosso di Montalcino is one of the best available;
and all of his bottlings consistently demonstrate richness and
excellent structure.
Featured Wine(s):
Valdicava
Brunello di Montalcino
Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Valdicava Rosso di Montalcino
To purchase these wines, call our Portfolio
Managers at 212.473.2323.
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