Capezzana
Carmigiano Villa di Capezzana 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Carmignano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | Ageing: 70% in tonneaux for at least 12 months and 30% in large casks for 16 months, with further ageing in bottle for about 12 months. |
- Name: Carmignano DOCG 2021, organic Tuscan red wine, 14.5% vol
- Grape blend: 80% Sangiovese with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon to provide structure and elegance
- Profile: hints of black cherry and raspberry, herbal and spicy notes, liquorice finish
- Ageing: stainless steel and French oak, use of tonneaux and large barrels without new wood
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 18–19°C, ideal with roasts, grilled meats and game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Villa di Capezzana is an organic red wine produced by Capezzana in the historic Carmignano area. It is created from a harmonious blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in steel and aged in wood, expressing a full-bodied and structured character. The sensory profile opens with clear aromas of black cherry and raspberry, enriched by herbal nuances and delicate spicy notes. On the palate, the texture is supported by ripe and fine tannins, leading the sip towards a persistent finish characterised by an elegant return of sweet liquorice.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow on the hills of Carmignano, in Tuscany, within an estate whose winemaking vocation has been documented since the year 804. The vineyards stretch between 100 and 200 metres above sea level, benefiting from optimal sun exposure, which encourages perfect ripening of the bunches while preserving their natural freshness. The vine roots sink into soils rich in stones, composed of clay, limestone, schist and sandstone. This unique geology gives the wine a pronounced structure and elegance, enhancing the synergy of the grape varieties in this prestigious hillside terroir.
How it is produced
The mechanised harvest respects the specific ripening times of each variety, starting with Sangiovese and finishing with Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel containers, followed by careful maceration on the skins to extract the best polyphenolic components. Malolactic fermentation occurs in French oak, followed by ageing in wood divided between tonneaux and large barrels. The use of non-new wood preserves the purity of the fruit, while a long final rest consolidates the wine’s complex structure, ensuring its longevity.
History and Curiosities
Villa di Capezzana is the emblem of an estate with a winemaking vocation documented as far back as 804. This prestigious red represents the historic wine of the estate, carefully preserved by the Contini Bonacossi family with historic bottles dating back to 1925. Tasting reveals the deep connection with Carmignano DOCG, one of the oldest appellations in the world. The inclusion of Cabernet Sauvignon, authorised since 1975, lends charm and longevity to a masterpiece capable of combining Renaissance origins with exceptional quality.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 804
- Oenologist: Franco Bernabei
- Bottles produced: 450.000
- Hectares: 78
The vine was already cultivated in Etruscan times, about 3,000 years ago, as shown by the wine containers found among the numerous finds. Then came the Roman era: it was written that the same names of some wineries would derive from Roman names of the era of Silla, when the area was divided and given to veterans; Capezzana would take the name of one of these, Capitus.
In the Florence state archives we found a parchment dated 804: it is a lease contract which documents how already 1200 years ago in Capezzana oil and wine were produced. In the 20s of the last century the Contini Bonacossi family bought Capezzana. Currently the management of the company belongs to Count Ugo's sons, who have divided the tasks in the company: Benedetta works in the cellar in close contact with Vittorio, who also takes care of the wine sector together with his son Gaddo; Filippo takes care of the production of oil and the financial part and Beatrice is the commercial and marketing manager of the company, assisted by her niece Serena. Currently the company has a total area of 670 hectares, of which over 90 are vineyards and 140 are olive groves.
Capezzana is located in the north of Tuscany, in the municipality of Carmignano, in the province of Prato, 20 km from Florence, between the Montalbano and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. This explains the particularity of its microclimate: in summer the days are hot and followed by cool nights and the rainfall is well distributed throughout the year. Read more
| Name | Capezzana Carmigiano Villa di Capezzana 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Carmignano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Capezzana |
| Story | History and Curiosities Villa di Capezzana is the emblem of an estate with a winemaking vocation documented as far back as 804. This prestigious red represents the historic wine of the estate, carefully preserved by the Contini Bonacossi family with historic bottles dating back to 1925. Tasting reveals the deep connection with Carmignano DOCG, one of the oldest appellations in the world. The inclusion of Cabernet Sauvignon, authorised since 1975, lends charm and longevity to a masterpiece capable of combining Renaissance origins with exceptional quality. |
| Origin | Carmignano (Province of Prato), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Altitudine: 150-200 m. s.l.m. Esposizione: Est/Sud, Est Sud, Sud/Ovest. |
| Soil composition | Clayey schist rich in rock fragments |
| Yield per hectare | 44 q/Ha |
| Harvest | Sangiovese: end of September; Cabernet: second week of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 26–28 °C |
| Fermentation | 7 days |
| Production technique | Vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins; malolactic fermentation in French oak; ageing in tonneaux and large barrels; further ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | Vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature: 7 days of alcoholic fermentation followed by 13 days of maceration on the skins (26–28 °C) before racking; malolactic fermentation in French oak; ageing in tonneaux and large casks without the use of new wood, with further ageing in bottle for about 12 months. |
| Aging | Ageing: 70% in tonneaux for at least 12 months and 30% in large casks for 16 months, with further ageing in bottle for about 12 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.52 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.67 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |