Capanna
Brunello di Montalcino 2021
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In Slavonian oak barrels from 10 to 32 hl for about 34-38 months; followed by bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Name and grape variety: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG made from 100% Sangiovese
- Sensory profile: notes of red fruit and vanilla, balanced flavour with refined tannins
- Vinification: 25–30 days maceration and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in oak
- Ageing in oak: 34–38 months in Slavonian oak barrels and at least 6 months in bottle
- Serving and pairings: 18–20 °C, 1 hour decanting, ideal with roasts and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Capanna Brunello di Montalcino is a still red wine that precisely expresses the identity of the Sangiovese grape variety. To the eye, it reveals an intense ruby colour with garnet reflections, while the bouquet releases an ethereal aroma, defined by notes of red fruit and delicate hints of vanilla. On the palate, it is harmonious, supported by an excellent tannic structure and remarkable persistence. It pairs ideally with roasted red meats, game and mature cheeses, offering perfect balance when served at a temperature between eighteen and twenty degrees, preferably after adequate aeration.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Montalcino area, in the province of Siena, a prime region for the production of the renowned Brunello di Montalcino. The producer is Capanna, a historic family-run estate founded in the late 1950s, which cultivates the land following a meticulous organic and sustainable approach. The deep connection with its place of origin enhances the potential of the vines, giving this red wine extraordinary longevity and allowing it to mature in the cellar for up to fifteen years.
How it is produced
The process begins with alcoholic fermentation and a maceration on the skins for twenty-five to thirty days at a controlled temperature. This is followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation inside Slavonian oak truncated-cone vats. To shape its complexity, the wine rests for an extended period in large Slavonian oak barrels. The process concludes with a final maturation lasting at least six months, an essential step to stabilise the flavour profile before tasting.
History and Curiosities
Born in Montalcino in the Cencioni family winery, this prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG embodies authentic Tuscan tradition through organic and sustainable production methods. Vinified exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, it matures for over three years in large Slavonian oak barrels, developing ethereal aromas and an excellent tannic structure. The extraordinary 2021 vintage, awarded 96 points by James Suckling, promises longevity of up to fifteen years, offering with every sip an endless and memorable persistence.
Awards
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2021
92/100
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
96/100
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
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1958
- Oenologist: Amedeo Cencioni
- Bottles produced: 80.000
- Hectares: 25
Already in the 60s the family began to bottle their wines and, after the DOC recognition of Brunello di Montalcino in 1966, Giuseppe was one of the 25 founders of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino.
The production, initially of a few thousand bottles, has subsequently increased with the planting of new vineyards up to the current 25 hectares.
Capanna has always been run exclusively at a family level. Today it is in the hands of Patrizio and Amedeo, representatives of the third and fourth generation who personally take care of the oenological and agronomic part of the cellar. Capanna has always maintained a production style in line with the tradition, handed down from generation to generation. Read more
| Name | Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Capanna |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Montalcino in the Cencioni family winery, this prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG embodies authentic Tuscan tradition through organic and sustainable production methods. Vinified exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, it matures for over three years in large Slavonian oak barrels, developing ethereal aromas and an excellent tannic structure. The extraordinary 2021 vintage, awarded 96 points by James Suckling, promises longevity of up to fifteen years, offering with every sip an endless and memorable persistence. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena) |
| Fermentation | 25–30 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins (25–30 days) at controlled temperature and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in Slavonian oak truncated-cone vats |
| Wine making | Fermentation with skin maceration (25-30 days) at controlled temperature and spontaneous malolactic fermentation, both in Slavonian oak truncated-cone vats. |
| Aging | In Slavonian oak barrels from 10 to 32 hl for about 34-38 months; followed by bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |