Tenuta Caparzo

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.2120 ratings
9.316 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. The estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are to be planted with new vines. Vivid deep Ruby with a berry fruit bouquet and hints of orange zest. On the palate blackberry & cherry flavors, big and powerful, with leather, cacao and pepper spice. Starting to soften nicely, has energetic acidity and muscular tannins, lingering ending with oak finish. Tasting Sample.

The name of the estate comes from "Ca' Pazzo", shown on ancient maps. The estate covers an area of 190 hectares, 54 which are vineyards, 4 are olive groves, 87 which are wooded and 45 are to be planted with new vines. Vivid deep Ruby with a berry fruit bouquet and hints of orange zest. On the palate blackberry & cherry flavors, big and powerful, with leather, cacao and pepper spice. Starting to soften nicely, has energetic acidity and muscular tannins, lingering ending with oak finish. Tasting Sample.

1 person found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2016
Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.3

Old school!

Old school!

Dec 3rd, 2015
Scott Hill

Tired.

Tired.

Jan 24th, 2015
Cara Almberg

Ruby red color to garnet with aging. Hints of soft fruit on the bouquet. Flavors are dry, delicate, persistent. I would pair with roast, grilled meat, game, mature cheese - MIND BLOWING!

Ruby red color to garnet with aging. Hints of soft fruit on the bouquet. Flavors are dry, delicate, persistent. I would pair with roast, grilled meat, game, mature cheese - MIND BLOWING!

Apr 29th, 2014
Eileen Hallmark

Caparzo Brunello Riserva. Well yes please.

Caparzo Brunello Riserva. Well yes please.

Apr 16th, 2014
Todd Anderson

This vintage lives up to its ratings. One of the best I've tasted in the price range. Delight in it now and easily for another 5-10 years.

This vintage lives up to its ratings. One of the best I've tasted in the price range. Delight in it now and easily for another 5-10 years.

Mar 6th, 2023
KD
9.3

2016 vintage - Medium garnet colour. On the nose, black cherries, raspberries, cassis, tobacco and touch of vanilla. Nice medium body with velvety tannins that recede as the wine sits. Cherry candycane, raspberries in cream, blueberries, milk chocolate and a touch of tobacco oakiness. Nice medium long finish with red licorice.Very nice wine, paired with simple homemade pizza, which totally worked.

2016 vintage - Medium garnet colour. On the nose, black cherries, raspberries, cassis, tobacco and touch of vanilla. Nice medium body with velvety tannins that recede as the wine sits. Cherry candycane, raspberries in cream, blueberries, milk chocolate and a touch of tobacco oakiness. Nice medium long finish with red licorice.Very nice wine, paired with simple homemade pizza, which totally worked.

Nov 7th, 2021
Matthew Hughes

A strong offering

A strong offering

Nov 6th, 2021
Martijn

Very true to type. Soft.

Very true to type. Soft.

Jun 17th, 2021
Brandi Bratek

Tasty but not worth the price tag that accompanies the bottle in my opinion.

Tasty but not worth the price tag that accompanies the bottle in my opinion.

Jan 16th, 2021