In the glass
Aroma: dried fig, candied orange, walnut, honey
Palate: apricot jam, burnt caramel, rancio, almond
Capezzana's flagship Vin Santo from raisined Trebbiano and San Colombano, 8 to 10 years in caratelli.
What it pairs with
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Cantucci di Prato
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The canonical Vin Santo pairing: dip the almond biscotti. -
Aged hard cheese with dried fig
Sweet-savoury contrast with the wine's rancio. -
Apricot tarte tatin
Caramelised fruit echoes the wine's caramel depth.
How to serve Capezzana Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cantucci di Prato, Aged hard cheese with dried fig, Apricot tarte tatin. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Capezzana has produced Vin Santo since 1981. The Riserva version sleeps 8 to 10 years in small caratelli before release.
- 1981 — First modern Capezzana Vin Santo Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta di Capezzana
- Grapes
- Trebbiano Toscano (50%), San Colombano (50%)
- Classification
- Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC Riserva
- Oak
- 8 to 10 years in small chestnut and oak caratelli
- ABV
- 15.5%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 130 per 375ml at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1981
Scores
- Wine Advocate 96 (2012 vintage, reviewed 2022)
- Vinous 95 (2012 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Capezzana Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva
What does Capezzana Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva taste like?
On the nose, dried fig, candied orange, walnut, honey. On the palate, apricot jam, burnt caramel, rancio, almond. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Capezzana's flagship Vin Santo from raisined Trebbiano and San Colombano, 8 to 10 years in caratelli.
When should I drink Capezzana Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva?
Drink 5 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 Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva?
Cantucci di Prato is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged hard cheese with dried fig and Apricot tarte tatin. The canonical Vin Santo pairing: dip the almond biscotti.
What grapes are in Capezzana Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva?
The blend is Trebbiano Toscano (50%), San Colombano (50%). The wine is classified as Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC Riserva.