Tenuta Caparzo

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.044 ratings
9.29 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
Tom Casagrande

Wonderful! Almost aged Bordeaux like nose. Depth and balance.

Wonderful! Almost aged Bordeaux like nose. Depth and balance.

May 3rd, 2024
Daniel P. Drake

I am going to tell you the first time I was going to open this wine I was scared off from opening it. I wee told that Caparzo didn't make a good wine and I would be disappointed. Well I am here to tell you that that is not true with this Sangiovese. I am usually not a big Sangiovese fan and this wine has made me rethink that thought. At first impressions the nose is a bit muted. After a bit of vigorous swirling I am getting plum, black cherry with hints of licorice. This wine is supposed to be right in its drinking period, 2010-2020. At first sip I am pleasantly surprised at how smooth this is. Nice silky tanning, still very good acidity. The fruit is right there with red cherries and strawberry jam. All in all a very nicely balanced and finish.

I am going to tell you the first time I was going to open this wine I was scared off from opening it. I wee told that Caparzo didn't make a good wine and I would be disappointed. Well I am here to tell you that that is not true with this Sangiovese. I am usually not a big Sangiovese fan and this wine has made me rethink that thought. At first impressions the nose is a bit muted. After a bit of vigorous swirling I am getting plum, black cherry with hints of licorice. This wine is supposed to be right in its drinking period, 2010-2020. At first sip I am pleasantly surprised at how smooth this is. Nice silky tanning, still very good acidity. The fruit is right there with red cherries and strawberry jam. All in all a very nicely balanced and finish.

6 people found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

Had this 2005 in my cellar. Pouring a glass of this gorgeous Ruby red wine that was showing only a touch of garnet edges, aromas of berry fruit, spice, oak and tobacco graced my glass. The palate exploded with smooth flavors of cherry, berry/plum, almost sweet, with soft refined polished tannins, well balanced with acidity. The finish was long and satisfying ending with some oak and espresso notes. Probably difficult to find a 2005, but Caparzo makes great Brunello’s so grab one, you won’t be disappointed.

Had this 2005 in my cellar. Pouring a glass of this gorgeous Ruby red wine that was showing only a touch of garnet edges, aromas of berry fruit, spice, oak and tobacco graced my glass. The palate exploded with smooth flavors of cherry, berry/plum, almost sweet, with soft refined polished tannins, well balanced with acidity. The finish was long and satisfying ending with some oak and espresso notes. Probably difficult to find a 2005, but Caparzo makes great Brunello’s so grab one, you won’t be disappointed.

Apr 22nd, 2016
Rachel Macalisang

Lead Sommelier - The Bazaar by José Andrés

9.0

Nice comparative #italian tasting. '05 Scarpa #barolo was singing. #brunellodimontalcino #chianti

Nice comparative #italian tasting. '05 Scarpa #barolo was singing. #brunellodimontalcino #chianti

Jul 10th, 2015
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.9

Bit lighter than I expected, but really solid and balanced.

Bit lighter than I expected, but really solid and balanced.

Aug 9th, 2013
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

10

Fabulous old school Brunello

Fabulous old school Brunello

Dec 15th, 2012
Martin Diehr

Good Brunello that needed time to open up. Certainly would recommend decanting this vintage or really to take your time and let it open up. I don't believe that wine will benefit from additional years laying around. Enjoy it!

Good Brunello that needed time to open up. Certainly would recommend decanting this vintage or really to take your time and let it open up. I don't believe that wine will benefit from additional years laying around. Enjoy it!

Nov 19th, 2015
Sarah C

Little half bottle in Firenze with my steak. Just starting to develop all the savory dried cranberry & cherry compote profile I love about Sangiovese.

Little half bottle in Firenze with my steak. Just starting to develop all the savory dried cranberry & cherry compote profile I love about Sangiovese.

Sep 28th, 2015
James Darch

Light and flavorful looking fwd to the 10's

Light and flavorful looking fwd to the 10's

Aug 23rd, 2015
Brian Nickerson

Floral, bright and clean

Floral, bright and clean

Feb 12th, 2015