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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2023 to 2036.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2018 | 94/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2018 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, graphite, wild herbs
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco, sweet cedar
Capezzana's flagship Carmignano DOCG, Sangiovese-Cabernet from the original Tuscan appellation to allow Cabernet (since the 18th century).
What it pairs with
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Wild boar pappardelle
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Carmignano and game ragu classic. -
Bistecca alla fiorentina
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Sangiovese-Cabernet for a T-bone. -
Aged Pecorino Toscano
Crystalline cheese with red-fruit acid.
How to serve Villa di Capezzana Carmignano
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, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Carmignano had Cabernet Sauvignon since the 18th century via Bonacossi family connections to Bordeaux. Capezzana has produced this cuvee since 1925.
- 1925: First labelled Villa di Capezzana
- 1990: Carmignano elevated to DOCG
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta di Capezzana · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
- Classification
- Carmignano DOCG
- Oak
- 12 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1925
Frequently asked about Villa di Capezzana Carmignano
What does Villa di Capezzana Carmignano taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, graphite, wild herbs. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco, sweet cedar. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Capezzana's flagship Carmignano DOCG, Sangiovese-Cabernet from the original Tuscan appellation to allow Cabernet (since the 18th century).
When should I drink Villa di Capezzana Carmignano?
Drink 5 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 Villa di Capezzana Carmignano?
Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Carmignano and game ragu classic.
What grapes are in Villa di Capezzana Carmignano?
The blend is Sangiovese (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%). The wine is classified as Carmignano DOCG.
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