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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2012: best 2017 to 2037.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2012 | 96/100 |
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2012 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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
- Cantucci di Prato The canonical Vin Santo pairing: dip the almond biscotti.More wines for dessert →Find cantucci di prato on TableJourney →
- Aged hard cheese with dried fig Sweet-savoury contrast with the wine's rancio.More wines for cheese →
- Apricot tarte tatin Caramelised fruit echoes the wine's caramel depth.More wines for fruit tarts →
With cheese
Pecorino di Pienza
Our pick An aged Pienza with its good saltiness against a Vin Santo of caramel and dried fruit: salt and sugar set each other off, and the wine's high acidity keeps the sweetness from cloying.
Pecorino Toscano
Our pick An aged Pecorino Toscano is firm, fragrant and pronounced in flavour, beside Vin Santo's dried fruit and caramel. The wine is much sweeter than the cheese, which the DOP product sheet calls sweet, never salty.
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.
- 1981First modern Capezzana Vin Santo Riserva
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta di Capezzana · visiting guide
- 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
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.
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