Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 2017 is a DOCG Brunello from the Capanna estate in Montalcino, Tuscany, at 15% ABV.
It is aged for 40 months in 10 to 25-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks, then refined in bottle.
Deep ruby with garnet hues, it shows an ethereal bouquet of red fruit, vanilla and balsamic herbs, with excellent tannic structure and a very persistent finish.
Critics praised the 2017, with 96 points from Jeb Dunnuck, 95 from James Suckling and 94 from Wine Advocate.
A classic, age-worthy Brunello for special dinners and the cellar.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Red fruit, vanilla and balsamic herbs.
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Palate: Structured Sangiovese with firm, fine tannins.
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Finish: Very persistent.
Specifications
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Producer: Capanna
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Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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Grape: Sangiovese
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Ageing: 40 months, Slavonian oak casks
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Vintage: 2017
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ABV: 15%
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Origin: Tuscany, Italy
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Decant for an hour and serve around 62°F. Pair it with bistecca, braised wild boar or aged Pecorino.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is it aged?
40 months in large Slavonian oak casks, then in bottle.
What does it taste like?
Red fruit, vanilla and balsamic herbs with firm tannins.
What vintage is it?
2017.
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