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Brunello di Montalcino 2019 from the Capanna estate, Sangiovese Grosso, aged at least 5 years including 2 in wood, in a 1.5 L format. No awards or specific winemaking practices mentioned, and the price remains that of an undistinguished Brunello.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named; intense ruby color and aromas of red fruits, spices and earthy notes consistent with the appellation.
No awards or guide mentioned and producer not attested by any text; simple absence of information, rating kept in the 5.6-6.4 range.
Large 1.5 L format at €237.17, i.e. €118.59 per 75 cl, crossed-out price of €268.49; consistent with an undistinguished 2019 Brunello, without being below the price of its rank.
Specific pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), aromatic profile described and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential or youthfulness.
Capanna estate named and located in Montalcino, traditional fermentation in steel and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood specified; neither harvest methods nor organic farming 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 suspended. It is there that I discovered a gem, a wine that whispers the history of its land: the Brunello di Montalcino from the Capanna estate. An encounter that deeply marked me.
Montalcino, you may already know the name, is a mythical appellation, a jewel case for Sangiovese Grosso. The Capanna estate, rooted in this blessed land, cultivates its vines with a passion that shows through in every bottle. Here, tradition reigns supreme, and fermentation takes place in the traditional way in steel vats, thus respecting the integrity of the fruit.
This 2019 Brunello, crafted from a rigorous selection of Sangiovese Grosso, is the fruit of ancestral know-how. It waited at least five years, two of them in wooden barrels, to acquire its complexity. To the eye, its intense ruby color, dotted with garnet highlights, is an invitation. On the nose, you will be enveloped by aromas of ripe red fruits, cherry and plum, delicately lifted by spicy notes, tobacco and vanilla. On the palate, its tannic texture is silky, carried by a vibrant freshness that prolongs the pleasure, offering a remarkable gustatory persistence.
This 2019 Brunello di Montalcino from Capanna is a true ode to gastronomy. I warmly recommend it with roasted red meats, a flavorful game dish or aged cheeses. It is the ideal companion for those moments when you want to treat yourself, share a memorable meal with friends, or simply give yourself an enchanted interlude. Let yourself be carried away by this wine which, I assure you, is an authentic expression of Tuscan oenological excellence.