Brunello Di Montalcino, Valdicava 2013 vs Sierra Cantabria, Finca El Bosque Rioja 2019
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Brunello Di Montalcino, Valdicava 2013 currently starts £0.70 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £120.00 | £120.70 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Valdicava | Sierra Cantabria |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Sangiovese | Tempranillo |
| Region | — | Rioja |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Brunello Di Montalcino, Valdicava 2013
Valdicava is firmly in the top echelon of Montalcino growers with more 100-point (JS) scores than any other. The Abruzzese family were one of the twenty-five founder members of the Consorzio Brunello di Montalcino in 1967 and now third and fourth generations Vincenzo and his son Pierfilippo, are ensuring that the reputation of the estate remains second to none. Robert Parker said there is " ... a strong argument can be made that Valdicava is among the top three or four Brunello di Montalcino producers " and there is no denying the cult status the winery enjoys today. 2013, from a cooler, damper year, flies under the radar but is a personal favourite for its finesse and aromatic complexity, and the fact it is only 13.5% ABV. With 98 points (JS), the vintage represents exceptional value in the range and large formats are drinking perfectly now, with their freshness preserved.
Sierra Cantabria, Finca El Bosque Rioja 2019
The 2018 Viñedos Sierra Cantabria Finca El Bosque is a deep, inky blue-black Rioja that immediately grabs your attention. The nose is complex and refined, with floral tones, wild herbs, blackberry, crème de cassis, and layers of creamy toasted oak and coffee spice. On the palate, it’s rich, dense, and structured, showing a powerful mix of fruit, oak, tannin, and acidity - all in beautiful balance. Made from 100% Tempranillo grown on the gravelly 1.5-hectare El Bosque vineyard (planted in 1973), this micro-cuvée showcases the full potential of mature vines. Each berry is hand-selected, and the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and 18 months of aging in new French and Romanian oak. A standout Rioja.
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