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Capanna's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019, Sangiovese Grosso, aged for at least five years including two in wood, in a 3 L format. No distinction or organic mention supports its reputation.
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG appellation, Sangiovese Grosso and Montalcino zone named; profile (red fruits, leather, tobacco) consistent with the appellation.
No awards or guide mentioned; the producer Capanna is named but without any certified distinction, which remains a lack of information.
Large 3 L format at €497.76 (crossed-out price €544.47), i.e. €124.44 per 75 cl: price consistent for a Brunello Riserva of this standing.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 18-20°C indicated; aging potential mentioned without a specific duration.
Capanna estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and at least 5 years of aging including 2 in wood specified; organic not mentioned.
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 not just a wine, it is an invitation to a sensory journey, a pure expression of its terroir that whispers to you stories of sun and passion.
I'm taking you to Montalcino, that region blessed by the gods where Sangiovese Grosso reigns supreme. The Capanna estate, rooted in this tradition, selects with rare rigor the finest clusters for this 2019 vintage. It is from this rigor that the complexity and persistence you will discover are born. Fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration, allows all the richness of the fruit to be extracted before aging of at least five years, two of which in wood, thus shaping its character.
From the very first glance, its deep ruby color enchants you. On the nose, a complex and enveloping bouquet reveals itself: ripe red fruits, soft spices, notes of leather and tobacco, sometimes even a balsamic touch. On the palate, the tannic structure is dense yet velvety, a sensation that evolves with elegance, carried by a vibrant minerality, the signature of this unique terroir. The finish is long, persistent, a promise of renewed pleasure with every sip.
This Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Capanna is an ideal companion for great occasions. I recommend it with grilled or sauced red meats, game slow-cooked with love, or aged cheeses that will know how to converse with its depth. This is a wine that calls for patience, capable of growing more beautiful with time, promising you an even richer experience in a few years. Let yourself be tempted by this Tuscan authenticity, you will not regret it.