Capezzana
Carmignano Trefiano Riserva 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Carmignano Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Canaiolo Nero |
| Aging | In tonneaux for 24 months; 12 months of bottle ageing. |
- Name and vintage: Carmignano DOCG Riserva 2021, organic red wine from Tuscany
- Grape blend: Composed of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Canaiolo Nero
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 26-28°C with maceration on the skins
- Ageing: Matured for 24 months in tonneaux and 12 months in bottle, velvety character
- Tasting notes and pairings: Aromas of red fruits and spices; suitable for game, pork and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Capezzana Carmignano Trefiano Riserva is an organic red wine from Tuscany, an authentic expression of the region crafted by Capezzana. This Carmignano is made from a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo Nero. Its aromatic profile is broad, persistent and rich in fruity notes intertwined with elegant spicy nuances. On the palate, it is smooth and structured, supported by a dense tannic texture and well-balanced acidity, with a long finish recalling small red fruits.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the vineyards surrounding the historic villa of Trefiano, ensuring an excellent production. The vines are situated at around 200 metres above sea level, with optimal exposure to the South and South-West. The significant temperature variations between day and night favour ideal ripening of the grapes. The roots delve into clay schist soils, a distinctive element that gives the wine perfect structural balance and an unmistakable velvety character.
How it is produced
The alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel, followed by a carefully managed maceration on the skins to extract deep aromas. The malolactic fermentation occurs in French oak. Ageing continues in barrels for two years, then finishes with a period of rest in glass. This process consolidates the elegance of the sip, making the wine ideal for accompanying game dishes, flavourful pork and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Created in 1979, this exclusive organic Carmignano DOCG Riserva originates from the sixteenth-century villa of Trefiano. Guardian of Capezzana's millennia-old winemaking tradition, this wine elegantly combines Sangiovese, Cabernet and Canaiolo. The 2021 vintage, awarded 92 points by James Suckling, offers a velvety sip with rich spicy notes, confirming the prestige of this rare excellence.
Awards
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2021
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
92/100
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.
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 Carmignano Trefiano Riserva 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Carmignano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Canaiolo Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Capezzana |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created in 1979, this exclusive organic Carmignano DOCG Riserva originates from the sixteenth-century villa of Trefiano. Guardian of Capezzana's millennia-old winemaking tradition, this wine elegantly combines Sangiovese, Cabernet and Canaiolo. The 2021 vintage, awarded 92 points by James Suckling, offers a velvety sip with rich spicy notes, confirming the prestige of this rare excellence. |
| Origin | Carmignano (Prato), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Warm days with cool nights and well-distributed rainfall |
| Soil composition | Shale |
| Harvest | End of September (Sangiovese); first week of October (Cabernet) |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Fermentation | 7 days |
| Production technique | Skin maceration |
| Wine making | In steel tanks. 7 days of alcoholic fermentation followed by a further 13 days of maceration with the skins before racking, at a temperature of 26-28 °C. |
| Aging | In tonneaux for 24 months; 12 months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |