Brunello di Montalcino “La Casa” DOCG 2021

Caparzo | Tuscany
Borgo Scopeto e Caparzo Srl | Strada provinciale del Brunello km 1.700 | 53024 Montalcino

29422321 · 0,75 l · 74,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1977, at a time when the term "terroir" was virtually unknown in Montalcino and little attention was paid to the concept of zoning, Caparzo produced the first vintage of this wine. Its name derives from the farmstead where the farm labourers who worked for the owners of the nearby Palazzo Montosoli once lived. With 'La Casa', Caparzo was once again a pioneer: one of the first single-vineyard Brunellos in the entire appellation, from one of Montalcino's most privileged vineyards. And this wine marks a second milestone: Caparzo was among the first estates to introduce barrique barrels to Montalcino, thereby creating a wine of a gentle, elegant character. The five-hectare vineyard is situated on Montosoli hill, 275 metres above sea level, facing south-southeast. Montosoli is not a large hill, but its slightly greater altitude protects it from both mist and late frosts – a decisive advantage in this northern sector of the appellation, which has cooler average temperatures than other areas. The soil is schist-clay, known locally as 'galestro', and is well-drained; the site enjoys an exceptional amount of sunshine.

Ruby red, tending towards garnet with age. A penetrating, expansive and extraordinarily complex bouquet with wild berry fruit, spices and vanilla. On the palate, it is dry, warm and well-balanced, displaying austere elegance, with a long and persistent finish. SUPERIORE.DE