Tenuta di Capezzana

Vin Ruspo means "stolen wine." Originally, the winery workers used to divert a part of the young must every year to drink it during and after work to strengthen and rennet it. Strong, sparkling rosé. Fruity, floral nose, fresh on the palate with a good acid wire and an enamel that makes this wine an excellent accompaniment to food or a sun-kissed soloist. A demanding, independent drop. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant orange with a delicate pink tint in the glass. Fine spicy notes, of China bark, white pepper and ripe raspberries. On the palate with pressure, shows fine enamel, straightforward, in the back with present body, good food companion." Falstaff

Purple red with light red reflections. Intense fruity nose of small red berries, cherry and a touch of cedar wood and spices. It is already very accessible at a young age, its rich aromatic spectrum and the fine-meshed tannin framework ensure great drinkability and a lasting impression. SUPERIORE.DE

Villa di Capezzana is considered as one of the longest-lived wines of Tuscany, a vertical tasting with 20 vintages went back to 1937 - none of the vintages showed signs of fatigue. The wine is fermented spontaneously and aged in large and small wooden barrels, one third of the small wood is renewed every year.

Dark ruby red. Black cherries, blackberries, cassis and noble woods dominate the nose. On the palate the wine is firm, well structured and with a long finish.
Decanting recommended. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plum and dried orange-peel aromas follow through to a full body and tight, firm tannins. Savory finish. Succulent. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but will age nicely." James Suckling

"This pretty red features rose, cherry, strawberry and mineral flavors, staying lean and toned, with terrific balance and energy on the long finish. The mineral element prevails." Wine Spectator

"The wine is open and accessible, showing a graceful and pure quality of fruit with dark cherry, blackberry, spice, tar and tobacco. The mouthfeel is streamlined and compact, but what this wine lacks in power it makes up for in elegance." Robert Parker

"A mild winter was followed by a rainy spring, giving great water reserves for the summer. The growing season was without extremes, the grapes reaching ripeness after three days of rain in the middle of September. 'All the grapes were perfect,' said Filippo Contini Bonacossi. Indeed, 2016 is one of the best recent vintages in Tuscany. This wine, crimson and dark, is full of concentration and extract without losing grace. Fresh bramble fruits dominated by raspberry are joined by violet, leafy notes and liquorice. The tannins are grainy and masculine, yet precise on the finish. Refreshing and balanced, this is the wine representative of the estate's postmodern winemaking: the first to be officially organic and partially aged in large oak vessels. A great Carmignano." Decanter

Ghiaie della Furba means "pebbles of the Furba stream" and there is a reason for that, because the vines for this wine stand on the river pebbles on the banks of this stream. It is one of the first "Supertoscans" ever.

This extremely complex red shows after an hour in the carafe a wonderfully clear, dark fruit, blackberries and cassis, plus coffee notes, dark chocolate and spices. Impressive its very good structure and personality. He is already today (with aeration) well accessible, hides there, however, still his big potential for the next decade. SUPERIORE.DE

"From a classic vintage, the wine opens to a darkly saturated color with rich ruby and garnet highlights. Fruit is sourced from a site not too far from the Furba River, from which the wine takes its name. It closes with an open-knit texture, big structure and an accessible style that makes it perfect to drink straight out of the gate." Robert Parker

"Lots of spice and intensity here with chocolate, blackberry and coffee aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish." James Suckling

The wine comes from a nearby walled single vineyard around Villa di Trefiano, which produces a wonderfully elegant variation on Carmignano. Trefiano Riserva remains after the spontaneous fermentation for 18 months in used tonneaux with 350 l capacity.

Deep dark ruby red. In the nose black cherry and cassis, in addition an intensive, ripe and juicy plum. Long, multi-layered and complex on the nose, the Riserva needs a little more air and shows a little more depth than the classic Carmignano. The 10% Canaiolo content provides its irresistible fragrance and complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Balance and harmony are the hallmarks of this red, despite the youthful exuberance. Black cherry, blackberry, plum, iron, earth and underbrush flavors are supported by assertive, dusty tannins, offset by ample fruit and energy." Wine Spectator

"In the 2015 Carmignano Riserva Trefiano, Sangiovese (80%) is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo. This wine offers steady elegance and a compact, crisp approach that comes from the two Tuscan grapes. That small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, on the other hand, adds textual richness and firm tannins. This is a beautifully fleshed out and generous red wine from a very warm and sunny vintage in Tuscany." Robert Parker

Deep dark yellow. In the nose rich, almost opulent impressions of candied apricots, orange zest and traces of fine yellow flowers. The taste is complex of candied fruit with a wonderfully polished sweetness and a long, persistent finish. SUPERIORE.DE

This impressive red comes from the single vineyard "Vitticciana", which was created by the "Godfather of Carmignano" Ugo Contini Bonacossi because of the perfect orientation especially for a pure Sangiovese wine. It is produced only in the best years, and there it presents itself complex and of fine fruit with fine-grained tannin. After a few years of bottle ageing, it can easily compete with some of the best Brunello di Montalcino. SUPERIORE.DE

"This wine represents a special selection of organic Sangiovese. The Tenuta di Capezzana 2016 Ugo Contini Bonacossi shows great balance and harmony with highly distinctive varietal aromas. It opens to wild berry, cherry, pressed violet and earth. However, these aromas are slightly darker or heavier in character, keeping in line with the distinctive qualities of a growing region located west of Florence toward the Tyrrhenian Sea." Robert Parker

"Lots of ripe berry and cherry character with chocolate, walnut and spice undertones. It’s full-bodied with an intense, juicy finish. Needs time to come together." James Suckling

Deep dark yellow. In the nose rich, almost opulent impressions of candied apricots, orange zest and traces of fine yellow flowers. The taste is complex of candied fruit with a wonderfully polished sweetness and a long, persistent finish. SUPERIORE.DE

This impressive red comes from the single vineyard "Vitticciana", which was created by the "Godfather of Carmignano" Ugo Contini Bonacossi especially for a pure Sangiovese wine because of the perfect orientation. It is only produced in the best years, and then it shows itself immensely complex and of fine fruit and fine-grained tannin. After a few years of aging in the bottle, it can easily compete with some of the best Brunello di Montalcino. SUPERIORE.DE

"This wine represents a special selection of organic Sangiovese. The Tenuta di Capezzana 2016 Ugo Contini Bonacossi shows great balance and harmony with highly distinctive varietal aromas. It opens to wild berry, cherry, pressed violet and earth. However, these aromas are slightly darker or heavier in character, keeping in line with the distinctive qualities of a growing region located west of Florence toward the Tyrrhenian Sea." Robert Parker

"Lots of ripe berry and cherry character with chocolate, walnut and spice undertones. It’s full-bodied with an intense, juicy finish. Needs time to come together." James Suckling