Tenuta di Capezzana

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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 spectrum of aromas and the finely woven tannin framework ensure great drinkability and a lasting impression. SUPERIORE.DE

"Orange zest, dried cranberries, notes of ash and tar, as well as rosemary all spring from the glass on the nose. There’s impressive polish to the strands of lightly indented tannins which are melded together with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and medium-chewy on the finish." James Suckling

Villa di Capezzana is considered one of the most long-lasting wines in 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 fine 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

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 spectrum of aromas and the finely woven tannin framework ensure great drinkability and a lasting impression. SUPERIORE.DE

"Orange zest, dried cranberries, notes of ash and tar, as well as rosemary all spring from the glass on the nose. There’s impressive polish to the strands of lightly indented tannins which are melded together with bright acidity. Medium-bodied and medium-chewy on the finish." James Suckling

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

Vintage 2013 shows after one hour in the carafe a wonderfully clear, dark fruit, blackberries and blackcurrants, in addition coffee notes, dark chocolate and spices. Impressive its very good structure and personality. It is already very accessible and drinkable today, but still has great potential for the next decade. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and elegant, with cherry and plum flavors picking up spice, earth and tobacco notes as this develops on the palate. Soft and open enough to enjoy now, but has the firmness to keep for another five to seven years. Shows fine balance and length." Wine Spectator

"Blackcurrants, hot stones, ivy, plenty of eucalyptus, blackberry bush and undertones of violets and minerals follow through to a well-structured palate that is full-bodied, silky and chewy on the finish. This needs time." James Suckling

"The 2013 Ghiaie della Furba is terrific. Capezzana's blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot delivers the goods, and them some. Dark, pliant and beautifully expressive in the glass, the 2013 offers plenty of explosiveness and richness, but in a more restrained style than was once the case there. The aromatics alone are captivating. Plum, violet, licorice and smoke all develop in a vivid, potent wine. There is so much personality here." Antonio Galloni

The wine comes from an adjacent walled vineyard around Villa di Trefiano, which produces a wonderfully elegant variant of Carmignano. Trefiano Riserva remains in used 350-litre tonneaux for 18 months after spontaneous fermentation.

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

"Fascinating aromas of blueberries, orange peel and watermelon following through to a full body. Round and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Lots of toasted oak showing now, but it should come out beautifully with bottle age." James Suckling

"A dense, solid red, with concentrated black cherry, currant, earth and tobacco flavors. The tannins are assertive, but all the elements come together on the muscular finish." Wine Spectator

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 fruits with a wonderfully polished sweetness and a long, persistent finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2011 Vin Santo di Carmignano Riserva (packaged in a 375-millilter bottle) is a blend of 90% Trebbiano and 10% San Colombano, another name for the white grape Verdea. This is a beautiful and seemingly indestructible dessert wine that offers intense tones of dried apricot, honey and toasted nut. The grapes are air-dried for up to six months, and the wine ages in traditional 100-liter oak barrels called caratelli for up to six years. Those pretty nutty flavors you get on the finish come directly from the aging process." Robert Parker

"This exquisite wine is an experience with an alluring orange caramel, brown sugar and cinnamon nose. On the palate, it is is simultaneously elegant, opulent and luscious, with an oily texture and plenty of burnt caramel and rich nutty flavours gushing through the very long and sweet finish. If imbibed outside the home, a designated driver is mandatory. Stunning Vin Santo!" Decanter

This impressive red wine comes from the "Vitticciana" single vineyard, which was created by the "Godfather of Carmignano" Ugo Contini Bonacossi for its perfect alignment especially for a pure Sangiovese wine. It is only produced in the best years, in 2015 it shows itself to be incredibly complex and of fine fruit and fine-grained tannin. After a few years of bottle ageing, it can easily compete with some of the best Brunello di Montalcino. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, intense ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Very clear and intense nose, shows notes of raspberry, mulberry and violet, underlined by fine chocolate. Juicy at the base, lots of clear fruit, then opens up in many layers with fine-meshed tannin." Falstaff

"Dark cherries, dried herbs, blackcurrants, pine needles, licorice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and opulent on the palate with layers of cherries that are well drawn out over lithe tannins and fresh acidity." James Suckling

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

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

"Beautiful berry and flower aromas; juicy and perfectly balanced on the palate, shows finesse and yet also character. In the finish, a symbiosis of finesse and structure." Vinum

"Made with organic fruit, the 2015 Carmignano Villa di Capezzana is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the flagship wine made by this estate, and it has been in production since 1925. This warm vintage opens to abundant fruit with black cherry and blackberry at the front. Softer tones of spice, leather and tobacco fill in the rear. You get great value in this easy-drinking mid-weight Tuscan red." Robert Parker

"Fascinating aromas of blueberries, orange peel and watermelon following through to a full body. Round and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Lots of toasted oak showing now, but it should come out beautifully with bottle age." James Suckling

"Mainly Sangiovese. Has an enticing nose with ripe red and black fruits and a floral perfume. Firm tannins but a lovely texture and understated oak. Plenty of future." Decanter

Villa di Capezzana is considered one of the most long-lasting wines in 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 fine 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

This impressive red wine comes from the "Vitticciana" single vineyard, which was created by the "Godfather of Carmignano" Ugo Contini Bonacossi for its perfect alignment especially for a pure Sangiovese wine. It is only produced in the best years, in 2015 it shows itself to be incredibly complex and of fine fruit and fine-grained tannin. After a few years of bottle ageing, it can easily compete with some of the best Brunello di Montalcino. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny, intense ruby with a fine garnet shimmer. Very clear and intense nose, shows notes of raspberry, mulberry and violet, underlined by fine chocolate. Juicy at the base, lots of clear fruit, then opens up in many layers with fine-meshed tannin." Falstaff

"Dark cherries, dried herbs, blackcurrants, pine needles, licorice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and opulent on the palate with layers of cherries that are well drawn out over lithe tannins and fresh acidity." James Suckling