Capanna

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.236 ratings
9.14 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

This Brunello is a little lighter than most others I have tried, but it was spectacular and just hitting its prime. Aged for 3 years on Slavonian oak, deep Ruby with rich aromas of ripe fruits and sweet spice. On the palate, cherry and blackberry fruit with complex spice, cinnamon, tobacco and cacao. Lively acidity with smooth tannins, almost creamy, and oak notes take this wine to a lingering finish. Still can last another decade.

This Brunello is a little lighter than most others I have tried, but it was spectacular and just hitting its prime. Aged for 3 years on Slavonian oak, deep Ruby with rich aromas of ripe fruits and sweet spice. On the palate, cherry and blackberry fruit with complex spice, cinnamon, tobacco and cacao. Lively acidity with smooth tannins, almost creamy, and oak notes take this wine to a lingering finish. Still can last another decade.

Oct 28th, 2016
Phil Stice

Solid. Orange rind, cherry, anise. Young.

Solid. Orange rind, cherry, anise. Young.

Oct 24th, 2014
Brett Vanderbrook

10 years old but might as well have been bottled yesterday. Still pretty tight, tannic, and oak-forward. Nose is leather and sawdust. Black tea, baker’s chocolate, and underripe black berries on the palate. I’m saving half the bottle to try tomorrow to see how it softens.

10 years old but might as well have been bottled yesterday. Still pretty tight, tannic, and oak-forward. Nose is leather and sawdust. Black tea, baker’s chocolate, and underripe black berries on the palate. I’m saving half the bottle to try tomorrow to see how it softens.

Apr 5th, 2018
Drew Meunier

Great full bodied high alcohol wine. Follows with clove.

Great full bodied high alcohol wine. Follows with clove.

Dec 26th, 2017
Kiah Traverso

Butter wine. Best red I've ever purchased

Butter wine. Best red I've ever purchased

Jan 7th, 2016
Sally Brinkman

First sniff was warm, caramel and brandy. Smooth and wonderful. Wish I could afford it rather than just a taste.

First sniff was warm, caramel and brandy. Smooth and wonderful. Wish I could afford it rather than just a taste.

Feb 23rd, 2015
Bill Shinton

Simply amazing. Bold. Flavorful. Great finish

Simply amazing. Bold. Flavorful. Great finish

Jan 31st, 2015
Pat Travis

Delicious. Again bright cherry and such great balance. Wine made for my palate. Need a slab of red meat right now! God damn it! So good!

Delicious. Again bright cherry and such great balance. Wine made for my palate. Need a slab of red meat right now! God damn it! So good!

Jan 27th, 2015
Greg Sorensen

Seemed pretty closed and reticent at present. Might give this a few years to come around. Hoping that the potential is there but a great value traditional producer.

Seemed pretty closed and reticent at present. Might give this a few years to come around. Hoping that the potential is there but a great value traditional producer.

Jan 5th, 2015
Greg Sorensen

Classic and well priced. Capanna brings it.

Classic and well priced. Capanna brings it.

Dec 25th, 2013