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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - Capanna - Jeroboam 2019
CapannaSangiovese Grosso Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 300 cl 2019
$292.01−19%($97.34/ℓ)
Recommended price: $361.57
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Technical information
- Producer
- Capanna
- Name
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Variety
- Sangiovese Grosso
- Vintage
- 2019
- Gradation
- 14.5%
- Format
- 300 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, leather, tobacco
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, long maceration
- Aging
- Minimum 5 years, of which 2 in wood
- Type of cask
- Large oak casks and barriques
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- After 5-10 years from harvest
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Montalcino
- Type
- Still red wine
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The Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from the Capanna winery, in Jeroboam format, represents an excellence from the heart of Tuscany, a territory famous for its gentle hills and the ideal climate for Sangiovese Grosso. Produced exclusively from selected Sangiovese grapes, this Brunello expresses the elegance and depth typical of the Montalcino denomination. The aging, which follows the strict DOCG regulations, takes place in oak barrels that give the wine a complex but balanced structure, with enveloping aromas of ripe red fruits, delicate spices, and light balsamic notes.
The intense ruby red color anticipates a rich and persistent bouquet, where the softness of the tannin interacts with a vibrant acidity, making this Brunello capable of evolving magnificently over time. Ideal to accompany red meat dishes, game, and aged cheeses, it is a meditation wine that embodies the essence of the Montalcino terroir, capable of offering a deep and rewarding sensory experience both to those approaching it for the first time and to the most experienced palates. The Jeroboam format, perfect for special occasions, allows sharing this Tuscan marvel at important convivial events.
The intense ruby red color anticipates a rich and persistent bouquet, where the softness of the tannin interacts with a vibrant acidity, making this Brunello capable of evolving magnificently over time. Ideal to accompany red meat dishes, game, and aged cheeses, it is a meditation wine that embodies the essence of the Montalcino terroir, capable of offering a deep and rewarding sensory experience both to those approaching it for the first time and to the most experienced palates. The Jeroboam format, perfect for special occasions, allows sharing this Tuscan marvel at important convivial events.
The winery
Capanna
ToscanaItaliaSince 1957
A family-owned winery in Montalcino, situated in the historic Montosoli area, known for its Brunello di Montalcino and other local appellations.
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese
- Family-run estate.
- Vineyards in the Montosoli cru, on the north-facing slope of Montalcino.
- A historic Brunello di Montalcino producer with a traditional approach.
- Vineyard area reported on the company website: approximately 25 hectares.
- Production also includes Rosso di Montalcino, Moscadello, Sant'Antimo, IGT, olive oil and grappa.
The story
The Cencioni family began operations in Capanna in the second half of the 20th century; the estate has been family-owned since 1957 and started bottling its own wines in the 1960s. Management has remained in the family and is now led by Patrizio and Amedeo Cencioni. The winery has a long tradition in producing the classic Brunello of Montosoli and is among the historic estates of the appellation.
Production philosophy
Traditional, terroir-driven style: family-run management, careful attention to the vineyard and winemaking in line with local tradition to express the elegance and freshness of Sangiovese di Montosoli. The estate states it is investing to update the cellar while maintaining a classic production style.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located in the Montosoli area, on the northern slope of Montalcino. The terrain is characterized by stony soils and galestro and by a marked diurnal temperature range, factors considered decisive for the freshness and elegance of the wines. The estate’s vineyards are all within a radius of approximately 2 km from the winery.
Awards and recognition
Over the course of more than 60 years the winery has received national and international recognition.