Arnaldo Caprai

Tradition, Innovation und Typizität sind die Schlüsselbegriffe der täglichen Anstrengungen auf dem Weingut Arnaldo Caprai. Und so zeigt sich dieser Weiße aus der alten, heimischen Sorte Grechetto traditionell, geradlinig und erfreulich süffig - und alles andere als banal. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wonderfully fresh and perfumed, the 2020 Grecante Grechetto lifts from the glass with a display of sweet white flowers, peach skins and raw almonds. It boasts silky, nearly glycerol-like textures, yet it remains lifted and spry throughout, as ripe tangerine and hints of candied lime soothe the senses. A buzz of residual acids and tart green apple lingers long as this tapers off to a flourish of salty minerals and spice. This Grecante really wows in the context of its price point." Vinous

"Apple-blossom, pear, pomelo, fennel-seed and wild-herb aromas. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Earthy and minerally undertones." James Suckling

"Produced since the 1989 vintage, Arnaldo Caprai's Grecante is a fresh expression of Grechetto aged for a brief three months in steel and three months in bottle. It's a herbal, lemon-scented white with streaks of lime, gooseberry and tropical fruit. In the mouth it's intense with good acidity and spiky citrus flavours on the attack, tempered by a round, creamy palate. Minerally and herbal, it has mid-palate notes of gooseberry, peppery spice and yellow fruits leading to a long, fresh finish. Ideal with grilled seafood." Decanter

Caprais Montefalco Rosso ist ein attraktiver Roter aus überwiegend Sangiovese mit kleinen Anteilen Sagrantino und Merlot. Im Duft unverkennbar schwarze Kirschen und Veilchen, Kraft und Frische am Gaumen, feste Struktur, elegant im Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, dunkles Rubin. Ansprechende Nase mit Noten nach Weichsel und Brombeere, sehr klar. Viel saftige Frucht im Ansatz, öffnet sich mit griffigem, gut eingebundenem Tannin, salzig und mit gutem Trinkfluss." Falstaff

"Here I’m finding ripe black cherries laced with peppery herbs, as notes of sweet white smoke and purple flowers evolve in the glass. On the palate, silky textures coast across a core of juicy acids, delivering ripe red and blue fruits, and hints of fine tannin slowly collect upon the senses. The finish is long and youthfully structured, resonating on a mix of wild berries and sweet spice. The 2018 Montefalco Rosso from Arnaldo Caprai is cool-toned and really quite pretty, while keeping its fruit front and center. Very nice." Vinous

"Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, bay leaves and baking spices. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins and a chalky texture. Flavorful, savory finish." James Suckling

Tiefe violett-rote Farbe, im Bouquet Nuancen von Wacholderbeeren, Teer, Rauch und Lakritz. Der Montefalco Rosso Riserva bietet viel Saftigkeit und bringt eine attraktive Kombination von Eleganz und Struktur, Reichtum in den Aromen und poliertem Tannin mit. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, dunkles Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Zeigt zunächst erdige Noten, viel Tabak, dann dunkle Beerenfrucht, etwas Lakritze. Am Gaumen kraftvoll und präsent, öffnet sich mit dichtmaschigem Tannin, satter Druck, im Finale nach dunkler Schokolade." Falstaff

"Matured for 20 months in oak rather than the 12 months of the non-Riserva, this displays much more wood influence. Strawberry and hedgerow berry aromas are joined by tobacco and wood notes, while the palate is juicy, intense yet fresh, with plump red and black berries and a herbal character on the mid-palate leading to a chocolatey finish. It's all nicely balanced by fresh, zingy acidity and ripe, chewy tannins." Decanter

"The 2016 Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso Riserva blends 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Merlot to create a powerful but deeply alluring expression, showing crushed blackberry and cherry offset by spiced orange, with sweet and savory herbs, crushed stone and hints of animal musk. On the palate, soft textures envelop the senses, contrasted by tart red fruits, grippy minerality and fine tannins, yet for all of the youthful tension, there’s a cooling, subtle sweetness here that provides balance. The finish is long and structured, resonating on sweet herbs, with hints of mocha and tobacco. It’s not a shy wine, yet if you enjoy the style, a few years of cellaring will unlock even further depth." Vinous

"Here’s a very floral and "postmodern” Montefalco that shows dried violets, lavender, bay leaf, pine cones and some dried meat. It’s still warm and hearty on the full-bodied palate, but bolstered by carefully wrought tannins and direct acidity. Drink from 2021." James Suckling

Caprais Montefalco Rosso ist ein attraktiver Roter aus überwiegend Sangiovese mit kleinen Anteilen Sagrantino und Merlot. Im Duft unverkennbar schwarze Kirschen und Veilchen, Kraft und Frische am Gaumen, feste Struktur, elegant im Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, dunkles Rubin. Ansprechende Nase mit Noten nach Weichsel und Brombeere, sehr klar. Viel saftige Frucht im Ansatz, öffnet sich mit griffigem, gut eingebundenem Tannin, salzig und mit gutem Trinkfluss." Falstaff

"Here I’m finding ripe black cherries laced with peppery herbs, as notes of sweet white smoke and purple flowers evolve in the glass. On the palate, silky textures coast across a core of juicy acids, delivering ripe red and blue fruits, and hints of fine tannin slowly collect upon the senses. The finish is long and youthfully structured, resonating on a mix of wild berries and sweet spice. The 2018 Montefalco Rosso from Arnaldo Caprai is cool-toned and really quite pretty, while keeping its fruit front and center. Very nice." Vinous

"Aromas of blackberries, blueberries, bay leaves and baking spices. It’s medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins and a chalky texture. Flavorful, savory finish." James Suckling

Wenn man denn die Chance hat, jemals einen Sagrantino Passito aus Montefalco ins Glas zu bekommen, dann bleibt quasi die Zeit stehen! Sinnliches Bouquet nach Heidelbeeren, Lakritze und Unterholz. Am Gaumen fest und rassig, mit schöner Säure, Saft und Kraft. Sehr schmelzig und kein bisschen klebrig begeistert er mit einem unwiderstehlichen Geschmack nach Waldbeerconfit, dunklen Beeren und einer feinherben Nougat-Note. Weltklasse! SUPERIORE.DE

Schwarzrot und nahezu undurchdringlich im Glas. Im Bouquet Brombeere, Schwarzkirsche, etwas Rumtopf und Tabak. Am Gaumen großzügig und reif, flankiert von straffem Tannin, welches von dem fleischigen Kern angenehm flankiert wird. Auch hier ist es Marco Caprai wieder einmal gelungen, die Sagrantino-Traube zu zähmen und zu höchsten Würden zu verhelfen - eine Rebsorte, die selbst dem "Urgestein" aus Montecalco jedes Jahr sehr viel Fingerspitzengefühl abverlangt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Kraftvolles, sattes Rubin. Zeigt Noten nach eingelegten Kirschen und Zwetschken, viel Tabak. Im Ansatz viel reife Beerenfrucht, öffnet sich mit dichtem Tannin." Falstaff

"The first vintage of Valdimaggio was 2012. Matured in French oak barriques for 24 months, it has brambly hedgerow berry scents followed by an intense mouthful of blackberry, spicy raspberry, damp earth, sweet tobacco and woody notes. Ripe, minty and chocolatey, the grippy tannins take centre-stage on the mid-palate, the finish lengthened by super-fresh acidity and persistent black and red fruits, with just a touch of vanilla bean." Decanter

Im Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni multiplizieren sich alle Elemente eines charaktervollen Tropfens exponentiell: raumfüllende Aromen von süßen Beeren, perfekt integrierte Holztöne, am Gaumen ein Füllhorn von reifen Früchten, kraftvoll und sinnlich. Caprais Spitzengewächs, welches unglaubliches Vergnügen bereitet und in jungen Jahren unbedingt 3-4 Stunden belüftet werden muss. SUPERIORE.DE

"This has a very refined feel for a Sagrantino with equal measures of currants, red berries and oak. Medium-to full-bodied with intense fruit and lightly chewy, polished tannins that do very little to impede the progress of the fruit and minerals through the long finish." James Suckling

"The truly captivating 2016 Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni pulls you close to the glass with a beguiling bouquet that mixes citrus-tinged black fruits with exotic spices, hints of oregano, menthol and a dusting of cocoa. While there’s admirable weight and depth here, the textures are more like pure silk, delicately draped across the palate, yet leaving behind a saturating blend of intense dark fruits, minerals and fine-grained tannin. There’s so much depth and concentration to work through that, even as the 2016 finishes youthfully structured and dry, it continues to resonate for well over a minute with notes of currant, sage and dark chocolate. Bury this beautiful beast for at least 3–5 years in your cellar, and then enjoy it over the next decade or more. This is a fantastic rendition of Arnaldo Caprai’s 25 Anni." Vinous

"This bottle is a true ambassador for Umbria. You get ample varietal tones in the 2016 Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni, with bitter chocolate and baking spice, but Caprai does a terrific job of softening up and fleshing out the Sagrantino grape to display a more contemporary and ultimately more approachable and versatile wine. It boasts a huge, bold and opulent mouthfeel with plenty of structure and determination." Robert Parker

Duft nach angetrockneten schwarzen Beeren mit nussigen Tönen, Teer, Tabak, Kandis, dunkles Karamell und leichte Holznote. Kräftig im Mund, reife, wieder teils getrocknet wirkende Frucht mit ein wenig kakaowürzigen Holzaromen, leicht kompottig am Gaumen, dicht und nachhaltig, wärmender Alkohol, präsentes, überwiegend mürbes Tannin, etwas Teer, dahinter Tabak und Kräuter. Wunderbarer, teils salziger Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sattes, dunkles Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand. Viel dunkle Frucht nach Brombeere und reifer Zwetschke, dazu würziger Rosmarin. Am Gaumen viel straffes Tannin, öffnet sich in vielen Schichten, auch kein Gaumenschmeichler, trocknet aber nicht, im Finale dunkle Schokolade." Falstaff

"Darkly alluring notes of plum and cherry sauce give way to balsamic spices and hints of mocha as the 2016 Montefalco Sagrantino Collepiano blossoms in the glass. This is a deeply textural yet youthfully dense and poised expression, a wave of ripe black fruits, encased in a web of minerals, coasting along a core of brisk acids. Cooling hints of mint add lift through the massively structured finale, where sweet tobacco, baker’s chocolate and currants linger incredibly long. This is a towering yet sleek vintage of Collepiano that will enjoy a long life, though it will require a number of years to come fully into focus." Vinous

"A fresh and elegant red, showing aromas and flavors of cut hay, strawberry, cherry, iron, eucalyptus and tar. Lithe and intense, with a long, savory aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"With a dark, full-bodied color and ripe aromas of blackberry preserves and dark marmalade, the 2016 Montefalco Sagrantino Collepiano packs a powerful punch at 15.5% alcohol. There are dustings of baking spice or bitter chocolate. Here is a full, big-bodied and brooding Sargrantino." Robert Parker

Im Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni multiplizieren sich alle Elemente eines charaktervollen Tropfens exponentiell: raumfüllende Aromen von süßen Beeren, perfekt integrierte Holztöne, am Gaumen ein Füllhorn von reifen Früchten, kraftvoll und sinnlich. Caprais Spitzengewächs, welches unglaubliches Vergnügen bereitet und in jungen Jahren unbedingt 3-4 Stunden belüftet werden muss. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of baked plum, purple flowers, exotic spices and French oak form the nose on this full-bodied red. The firmly structured palate shows focus and finesse, delivering ripe black cherry, spiced blueberry, licorice and tobacco alongside tightly knit, fine-grained tannins that leave a rather drying finish. Give it time to fully develop. Drink 2023–2035." Wine Enthusiast

"Although this is ripe and decadent, it’s also very polished and inviting. Dried plums, tar, menthol, licorice and caramelized oranges and cedar are all in play. The tannins are enormous, but they’re covered in dark-chocolate notes and enhanced by vibrant dark fruit. Full-bodied and long on the luxurious finish." James Suckling

"Red and black autumnal fruits, damp earth and peppery spice aromas lead to a ripe palate with fresh, fine-grained tannins and a minty edge. There's a glorious sweetness running through the bright red and black fruits, accompanied on the mid-palate by earth, tobacco and wood. Young and coiled with a persistent finish, this is ready to spring out of the glass in 10-15 years." Decanter

"This is a baritone beauty. The 2015 Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni is a darkly extracted and thick expression with inky-black fruit aromas that are followed by finer accents of licorice, smoke and tar. The bouquet is deep and complex. There is dark spice here as well, but those spicy tones are mixed with balsam herb, barbecue smoke and teriyaki. The wine is full-bodied and layered, with rich textural fiber. This vintage will award those who wait." Robert Parker

Im Sagrantino di Montefalco 25 Anni multiplizieren sich alle Elemente eines charaktervollen Tropfens exponentiell: raumfüllende Aromen von süßen Beeren, perfekt integrierte Holztöne, am Gaumen ein Füllhorn von reifen Früchten, kraftvoll und sinnlich. Caprais Spitzengewächs, welches unglaubliches Vergnügen bereitet und in jungen Jahren unbedingt 3-4 Stunden belüftet werden muss. SUPERIORE.DE

"This has a very refined feel for a Sagrantino with equal measures of currants, red berries and oak. Medium-to full-bodied with intense fruit and lightly chewy, polished tannins that do very little to impede the progress of the fruit and minerals through the long finish." James Suckling

"The truly captivating 2016 Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni pulls you close to the glass with a beguiling bouquet that mixes citrus-tinged black fruits with exotic spices, hints of oregano, menthol and a dusting of cocoa. While there’s admirable weight and depth here, the textures are more like pure silk, delicately draped across the palate, yet leaving behind a saturating blend of intense dark fruits, minerals and fine-grained tannin. There’s so much depth and concentration to work through that, even as the 2016 finishes youthfully structured and dry, it continues to resonate for well over a minute with notes of currant, sage and dark chocolate. Bury this beautiful beast for at least 3–5 years in your cellar, and then enjoy it over the next decade or more. This is a fantastic rendition of Arnaldo Caprai’s 25 Anni." Vinous

"This bottle is a true ambassador for Umbria. You get ample varietal tones in the 2016 Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni, with bitter chocolate and baking spice, but Caprai does a terrific job of softening up and fleshing out the Sagrantino grape to display a more contemporary and ultimately more approachable and versatile wine. It boasts a huge, bold and opulent mouthfeel with plenty of structure and determination." Robert Parker