Brunello Di Montalcino, Valdicava 2013 vs The Critic: 6x Barbera Del Monferrato, Villa Sparina 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. The Critic: 6x Barbera Del Monferrato, Villa Sparina 2021 currently starts £0.60 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £120.00 | £119.40 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Valdicava | Villa Sparina |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Sangiovese | Barbera |
| 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.
The Critic: 6x Barbera Del Monferrato, Villa Sparina 2021
"Tom Harrow aka the WineChap cuts a distinctive dash with his red velvet suits and manly jawline. His firm Honest Grapes stocks some superb producers and he’s put together a selection of brilliant value Italians to stimulate the tastebuds. In the Case Barbera Del Monferrato, Villa Sparina, 2021, 6x 75cl ...next up we have a Barbera, the second grape of Piedmont which makes more accessible wines than the fabled Nebbiolo of Barolo. This 2021 Barbera Del Monferrato from Villa Sparina is oak-aged which adds spice and tobacco notes to the blackberry juiciness of the grape. It’s almost like an Italian Rioja; ideal for Sunday roasts like lamb or beef. Tom has managed to bring it in at £19.90 a bottle (£119.40 a case)." The Critic Wine Club
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