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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2024 to 2036.
vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2018 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, leather
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco
Caparzo's blended-estate Brunello, the accessible cuvee in the lighter northern Montalcino style.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar pappardelle
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Game ragu and Sangiovese acidity classic. -
Pici al sugo di lepre
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Hare ragu meets Brunello iron. -
Florentine peposo
Peppered beef stew with mid-weight Brunello.
How to serve Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wild boar pappardelle, Pici al sugo di lepre, Florentine peposo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tenuta Caparzo was founded 1970 and bottled its first Brunello soon after, anchoring the cooler northern Montalcino style.
- 1970: Tenuta Caparzo established
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Caparzo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 24 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1970
Frequently asked about Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino
What does Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, leather. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Caparzo's blended-estate Brunello, the accessible cuvee in the lighter northern Montalcino style.
When should I drink Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 6 to 18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino?
Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pici al sugo di lepre and Florentine peposo. Game ragu and Sangiovese acidity classic.
What grapes are in Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
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