Tenuta di Capezzana

Purple red with light red reflections. Intensive fruity nose of small red berries, cherry and a hint of cedar and spices. It is already very accessible when young, its rich aroma spectrum and the fine-meshed tannin structure ensure great drinkability and a lasting impression. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby. Black pepper, dark cherry and damson and a touch of wet forest floor with savoury, minerally touches and tobacco leaf. Old school and captivating. Tangy cherry with supple tannins. This is completely ready now, and you will catch it in the attractive phase it is in right now for the next two years, but it will age longer." Jancis Robinson

"A juicy, vibrant red with raspberry, mulberry, cherry, sage, lemon and spice-box aromas. Medium-bodied with lightly chewy tannins and fresh acidity. Crunchy and energetic." James Suckling

Vin Ruspo means "stolen wine". Originally, the vineyard workers took a portion of the young must every year to drink as refreshment during and after work. Strong, sparkling rosé. Fruity, floral nose, fresh on the palate with good acid wire and a melting texture that makes this wine an excellent food companion or sun-drenched soloist. A sophisticated drop in its own right. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dusty rose and crushed stone give way to freshly sliced green apples as the 2022 Rosato di Carmignano opens in the glass. This soothes with its round textures and crisp orchard fruits as yellow citrus nuances add contrast toward the close. The 2022 leaves a crunchy sensation through the finish, tapering off with tension. A lemon rind concentration puckers the cheeks." Vinous

Villa di Capezzana is considered 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

"The 2019 Carmignano Villa di Capezzana is youthfully balanced, with dusty rose, dried black cherry and burnt orange peel on the nose. The palate is lapped by silky textures and ripe red fruits, gaining tension from a mix of saline acidity and acidic citrus notes. The tannins come through strongly on the final, coupled with a saturation of primary concentration and mineral tones as the small inner flowers slowly fade. The 2019 is packed with potential, but it needs patience." Vinous

"A blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from the small Tuscan DOCG of Carmignano, matured for 12-16 months in a blend of tonneaux and botti. Concentrated and spicy, it's full of perfumed dried fruits and violets, with dusty notes of tobacco and earth on the finish." Decanter

"A deep set of red plums and berries with some fine tobacco leaf and savoury herbs, minerals and porcini mushrooms. Juicy and intense on the palate with lots of chalky, nicely chewy tannins and a juicy finish." James Suckling

Purple red with light red reflections. Intensive fruity nose of small red berries, cherry and a hint of cedar and spices. It is already very accessible when young, its rich aroma spectrum and the fine-meshed tannin structure ensure great drinkability and a lasting impression. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep ruby. Black pepper, dark cherry and damson and a touch of wet forest floor with savoury, minerally touches and tobacco leaf. Old school and captivating. Tangy cherry with supple tannins. This is completely ready now, and you will catch it in the attractive phase it is in right now for the next two years, but it will age longer." Jancis Robinson

"A juicy, vibrant red with raspberry, mulberry, cherry, sage, lemon and spice-box aromas. Medium-bodied with lightly chewy tannins and fresh acidity. Crunchy and energetic." James Suckling

Ghiaie della Furba means "pebbles of the Furba stream" and there is a reason for that, because the vines for this wine are planted on the river pebbles on the banks of this stream. It is one of the first "Supertuscans" ever. After an hour in the carafe, this extremely complex red shows a wonderfully clear, dark fruit, blackberries and cassis, along with coffee notes, dark chocolate and spices. Impressive its very good structure and personality. It is already accessible today (with aeration), but still hides its great potential for the next decade. 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 its perfect orientation. It is only produced in the best years, and there it presents itself multi-layered 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

"Single vineyard Sangiovese from vineyards near Carmignano: Intriguing nose of small forest fruits and violets; balanced texture with perfectly integrated tannins and vivid acidity, the spicy-fruity final persistent. Very successful." Vinum

"Sparkling ruby with a broad garnet rim. Opens with beautiful ripe fruit on the nose, of plums, some pickled cherries, black bread crust in the background. On the palate sturdy with good grip, pithy tannin in many layers, spans a wide arc." Falstaff

"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." Wine Advocate

"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

"The 2016 Ugo Contini Bonacossi captivates with a bouquet of dusty dried cherries, woodland herbs, pine and hints of wet stone. The textures are pure elegance, weighty, velvety yet balanced, with mineral-tinged red and black berries cascading across a core of brisk acids, adding tension toward the close. This is so youthfully dense, with sweet tannins and gorgeous inner perfumes, but it needs time to fully unwind. The Ugo Contini Bonacossi is a varietal Sangiovese; and so it’s classified as an IGT." Vinous

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 its perfect orientation. It is only produced in the best years, and there it presents itself multi-layered 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

Deep dark yellow. Rich, almost opulent impressions of candied apricots, orange zest and traces of fine yellow flowers on the nose. On the palate, fabulously viscous texture, multi-layered, very concentrated taste of candied fruits with a wonderfully polished sweetness. A great Vin Santo with a long, persistent finish and made to last. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dried figs, dried persimmon, toffee and a nutty character. Full and viscous with dried blood orange, spices and some salinity to it. Tense and textured with a delicate sweetness that has some citrusy edge to it." James Suckling

"The 2014 Vinsanto Riserva is a dark amber color in the glass. Spiced orange peels, dusty dried flowers, cloves and baked pears follow a mesmerizing mix of shaved cedar and pine. Frankly, there’s something new each time I return to the glass. This floods the palate with ample weight while showing a sweet and sour mix of vanilla custards, toffee, candied citrus and salted almond, which adds amazing contrasts. This lingers impossibly long yet incredibly fresh, repleting its aromatics throughout as hints of hazelnut and cocoa fade. The 2014 Vinsanto Riserva makes for a fantastic wine experience that should not be missed." Vinous

"Very dense, but with pinpoint freshness and cohesion. Extremely rich layers of apricot jam, dried apricots, and honey with a lovely texture and intensity on the refreshing finish." Decanter

Villa di Capezzana is considered 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

Villa di Capezzana is considered 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

"The 2019 Carmignano Villa di Capezzana is youthfully balanced, with dusty rose, dried black cherry and burnt orange peel on the nose. The palate is lapped by silky textures and ripe red fruits, gaining tension from a mix of saline acidity and acidic citrus notes. The tannins come through strongly on the final, coupled with a saturation of primary concentration and mineral tones as the small inner flowers slowly fade. The 2019 is packed with potential, but it needs patience." Vinous

"A blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from the small Tuscan DOCG Carmignano, aged 12-16 months in a blend of tonneaux and botti. Concentrated and spicy, full of fragrant dried fruit and violets, with dusty notes of tobacco and earth on the finish." Decanter

"A deep set of red plums and berries with some fine tobacco leaf and savoury herbs, minerals and porcini mushrooms. Juicy and intense on the palate with lots of chalky, nicely chewy tannins and a juicy finish." James Suckling

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 its perfect orientation. It is only produced in the best years, and there it presents itself multi-layered 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