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Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Caparzo's blended-estate Brunello, the accessible cuvee in the lighter northern Montalcino style.

4.3 / 5

Editorial rating

Tenuta Caparzo · Tuscany · €€€€€€€€ €30 to 75· Brunello di Montalcino DOCG· Still Red· First vintage 1970 Verified 2026-05-23

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

Wild boar pappardelle Find wild boar pappardelle on TableJourney →
Game ragu and Sangiovese acidity classic.
Pici al sugo di lepre Find pici al sugo di lepre on TableJourney →
Hare ragu meets Brunello iron.
Florentine peposo
Peppered beef stew with mid-weight Brunello.

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
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

Scores

Wine Advocate 92 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid mood rustic mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium sangiovese grosso still red value pick

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