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Caprili 2020 Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Caprili is a Brunello estate in the southwestern sector of the Montalcino appellation near the hamlet of Tavernelle. They are considered one of the old guard of Montalcino producers as they were established in 1965 when they split off from the famous Pieve Santa Restituta estate. The estate is extremely well located, next to Pieve Santa Restituta but also immediately adjacent to Soldera. As such, it is no surprise they are making great wine at Caprili. The bigger surprise is that they are still very much “under-the-radar”!?
Winemaker: Giacomo Bartolommei
Farming: Organic Practicing
Varieties: Sangiovese Grosso
Soil / Terroir: Mixed limestone and silica rocks
Vinification: Fermentation under controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks for about 18-20 days with 8-10 soft daily pump-overs. Aging: Six months in stainless steel tanks, half a year in large Slavonian oak barrels and a few months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes: Classic, delicious Sangiovese Grosso! Medium-bodied with hints of tannin, and warming aromas of sour red cherry, red currant, hints of fresh tobacco, crushed tomatoes and hints of fresh rosemary.
Scores: 92 Points, James Suckling- A tight, refined red with red and sour-cherry aromas and flavors that are buttressed with walnut, bark and chocolate-powder character. Full-bodied and chewy. Tight and beautiful. Drink or hold.