Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2013 98 points (JS)
with a good structure for future ageing
reached by a quiet dirt road near Castelnuovo dell’Abate
Why contribute to a Grand Marque’s marketing budget when this beauty is available – and every penny is paying for what’s in the bottle and not on the label
enjoying optimal sun exposure and the mild
Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru 'Cuvée Arthur Girard', Hospices de Beaune, 2021 Grenache Blanc Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2013Established in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin and his wife, Guigone de Salins, the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune has grown over centuries through generous donations, resulting in a diverse collection of vineyards. Notably, 85% of these vineyards are classified as Premier or Grand Cru. Each year, on the third Sunday of November, the Hospices de Beaune hosts a prestigious wine auction, a tradition since 1859. Proceeds from this event support the Hospices Civils