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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 from the Capanna estate, Sangiovese Grosso from Montalcino, aged for at least 5 years, at €56.82 instead of €63.66. No awards or mention of organic, manual harvesting or a specific ageing potential.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation and Sangiovese Grosso named, Montalcino zone specified; red fruit, spice and earthy note profile 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.
Brunello di Montalcino at €56.82 (crossed-out price €63.66): price consistent with the appellation's ranking, without any distinction to push the score higher.
Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), aromatic profile described and serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C; longevity mentioned without a specific duration.
Capanna estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and ageing of at least 5 years specified; neither manual harvesting nor organic 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
I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, where time seems suspended and the vine reigns supreme. The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from the Capanna estate, 2018 vintage, is much more than a wine; it is a liquid story, a fragment of terroir to be savored.
Nestled in the prestigious Montalcino region, the Capanna estate passionately cultivates Sangiovese Grosso, the unique and emblematic grape variety of this appellation. This terroir, blessed by an ideal climate and exceptional soils, gives the wine its inimitable characteristics. The estate's history, rooted in tradition, can be read in every drop of this Brunello.
When you pour it, you will first be struck by its intense ruby red color, adorned with garnet reflections as the years pass. On the nose, this 2018 vintage will offer you deep, persistent aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, interwoven with more complex notes of tobacco, leather and spices. On the palate, you will discover a structured and balanced wine, where the tannin, robust yet harmonious, promises great longevity. The acidity, perfectly balanced, leads to a long and satisfying finish, leaving you with an unforgettable memory.
This Brunello di Montalcino is the ideal partner for rich, flavorful dishes. Imagine it alongside roasted red meats, a slow-cooked game dish or a selection of aged cheeses. It is a wine that calls for conviviality, shared meals and deep conversations.
I recommend it for those special moments, those occasions when you wish to give or treat yourself to a memorable tasting experience. It is not just a wine, it is an invitation to discover Tuscan authenticity, a promise of pleasure and emotion. Let yourself be carried away by the grandeur of this Capanna Brunello 2018, a true gem of hidden Tuscany.
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