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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 from the Capanna estate, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least five years including two in wood, at €109.43 instead of €129.36. No distinction or guide is mentioned for this vintage.
The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG appellation, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone are named: precise territorial anchoring consistent with the appellation.
No award or guide mentioned; the producer Capanna is named but without any attested distinction in the sources.
€109.43 for a Brunello Riserva 2019, with a crossed-out price of €129.36: pricing consistent with the appellation's rank, without being a bargain price.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.
Capanna estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and ageing of at least 5 years including 2 in wood specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where time seems to stand still. This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from the Capanna estate is more than a wine; it is an invitation to a sensory journey, an authentic expression of an exceptional terroir that I had the pleasure of discovering.
The Capanna estate, rooted in the illustrious Montalcino zone, is a guardian of tradition. It is here, on calcareous-clay soils and under a generous microclimate, that Sangiovese Grosso draws its strength and complexity. Every grape cluster tells the story of this blessed land, shaped by generations of passionate winemakers. This wine is the fruit of meticulous fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration that extracts all the richness of the skins.
As soon as you pour this Brunello, its intense red color, almost garnet, catches the light and promises a memorable tasting. On the nose, I perceive a symphony of ripe red fruits, cherry and plum, interwoven with spicy notes, noble leather and a subtle touch of tobacco. On the palate, the balance is remarkable: a vibrant acidity supports polished, silky tannins, offering an enveloping persistence and a depth that transports you to the heart of Tuscany. This 2019 vintage, with its aging of at least five years, including two in oak barrels, has achieved superb maturity and harmony.
To fully appreciate this Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, I recommend pairing it with dishes that will honor its richness. It will be the ideal companion to roasted red meats, flavorful game or aged cheeses, whose intense flavors will converse with its complexity. It is a wine to be shared on a special occasion, a dinner among friends or a moment of contemplation, where you can let yourself be carried away by the elegance and depth of this nectar. Let it breathe, and it will reveal to you all the splendor of its terroir.
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