2012 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Sangiovese Grosso - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 94 WS 94 WE 93 JS 92
DC 94

Decanter, February 2018

Caparzo's Riserva is a selection of the vintage's best grapes from estate vineyards in the north and south of the Montalcino zone. Both areas are characterised by sandy, stony soils on slopes facing south to southeast...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, June 2018

Cherry, strawberry and floral notes are hallmarks of this elegant, smooth red. Picks up spice and earthy accents, along with a cigar box element, as this builds to a long conclusion. Shows fine balance, with a line of...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, March 2018

The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is generously infused with smoke, tar and black licorice. This wine is brooding, firm and austere when you first pour it from the bottle. It opens rapidly, however, as this is one...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, September 2018

An approachable nose that remains fresh and fruity with dark cherries, cedar and dried herbs. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a tightly wound finish. Drink now.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Sangiovese Grosso
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Vintage
2012
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14.00%
Closure
Cork

Caparzo's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is only produced in the finest vintages and from grapes selected personally by winemaker Massimo Bracalente. The grapes are in part from vineyards located in the northern part of the Montalcino appellation, at an elevation of 720 feet, and in part from vineyards south of Montalcino, at an elevation of 885 feet. In both cases the vineyards are on sandy-stony, south-southeast facing Pliocene terrains.

The first Caparzo Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG was produced in 1980. The wine has the capacity to age for up to 40 years.