Private Tour: Montalcino Wine Tasting Experience
Private guided wine tour and tasting in Montalcino, Tuscany to discover Brunello and the most amazing wine estates and cellars that give birth to this extraordinary wine.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2024 to 2036.
vintage8 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2016 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, leather, tobacco
Palate: red plum, iron, wild herbs, sweet spice
One of Brunello's earliest single-vineyard Vigna designations, from the cooler northern Caparzo estate.
What it pairs with
- Roast lamb with rosemary Sangiovese acidity refreshes lamb fat.More wines for lamb →
- Bistecca alla fiorentina Single-vineyard Brunello for a T-bone.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Aged Pecorino di Pienza Crystalline cheese sharpens cherry notes.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Caparzo La Casa 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. Roast lamb with rosemary, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Aged Pecorino di Pienza. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vigna La Casa, first bottled 1977, was one of the earliest single-vineyard Brunellos. The estate has been certified organic since 2014.
- 1977First single-vineyard La Casa bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Caparzo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Oak
- 24 months in French oak barriques and Slavonian casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1977
Frequently asked about Caparzo La Casa Brunello di Montalcino
What does Caparzo La Casa Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, leather, tobacco. On the palate, red plum, iron, wild herbs, sweet spice. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. One of Brunello's earliest single-vineyard Vigna designations, from the cooler northern Caparzo estate.
When should I drink Caparzo La Casa Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 8 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Caparzo La Casa Brunello di Montalcino?
Roast lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Aged Pecorino di Pienza. Sangiovese acidity refreshes lamb fat.
What grapes are in Caparzo La Casa Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
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