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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2026 to 2043.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2018 | 93/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2018 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, violet, leather, graphite
Palate: dark plum, iron, wild herbs, polished oak
Single-vineyard Carmignano Riserva from Capezzana's Trefiano hilltop, the estate's flagship long-ageing cuvee.
What it pairs with
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Roast pheasant
Game-bird and Riserva complexity. -
Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Riserva structure for a T-bone. -
Aged Pecorino with truffle honey
Sweet umami amplifies the wine's mid-palate.
How to serve Capezzana Trefiano Riserva
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 pheasant, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Aged Pecorino with truffle honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Carmignano Riserva from the Trefiano hilltop, first vintage 1979.
- 1979: First Trefiano Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta di Capezzana · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Canaiolo (10%)
- Classification
- Carmignano DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1979
Frequently asked about Capezzana Trefiano Riserva
What does Capezzana Trefiano Riserva taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, violet, leather, graphite. On the palate, dark plum, iron, wild herbs, polished oak. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Carmignano Riserva from Capezzana's Trefiano hilltop, the estate's flagship long-ageing cuvee.
When should I drink Capezzana Trefiano Riserva?
Drink 8 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Capezzana Trefiano Riserva?
Roast pheasant is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Aged Pecorino with truffle honey. Game-bird and Riserva complexity.
What grapes are in Capezzana Trefiano Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Canaiolo (10%). The wine is classified as Carmignano DOCG Riserva.
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