Capanna, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, 2019
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WINE AT A GLANCE
Red Wine
Sangiovese
15% ABV
Smooth and Rich
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino
ABOUT THE WINE
Founded in 1957 by Giuseppe Cencioni and now run by the fourth generation, Capanna is a historic Montalcino estate with prime holdings on the cooler Montosoli slope north of the village. The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019 is the pinnacle of the range, drawn from the estate’s best Sangiovese parcels. It underwent a long 30–35 day maceration and matured 36–40 months in small Slavonian botti (10–25 hL) before release – a regime that builds depth, polish and longevity.
TASTING NOTES
Brilliant ruby with garnet hints. Deep, enveloping aromas of dashi, roasted chestnut and dried marasca cherry, with touches of prune and sweet tobacco. As it opens, fresher notes of blackberry lift the nose alongside orris root, sage and lilac. The palate is full yet poised, carrying spiced red-berry fruit over a fine, earth-mineral line; chewy, leathery tannins shaped by long élevage give satisfying grip. The finish lingers with gunpowder tea, citrus-tinged freshness and savoury complexity. 93/100 – Sarah Heller MW, Club Oenologique (tasted June 2025).
FOOD PAIRING
Superb with wild boar ragù, herb-crusted lamb, grilled Chianina steak, aged Parmigiano Reggiano and rich mushroom dishes.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
A structured, perfumed Montosoli Riserva marrying breadth with cool-slope acidity – built to age. Drink 2026–2036; decant 30–60 minutes to unlock the layered savour and florals.
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