Caparzo Brunello Di Montalcino 2018 (750ml)
Product price
$49.99
Description
Caparzo's 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is a full-bodied Sangiovese from Tuscany's most prestigious red wine zone. The wine spent time in barrel before release and shows the depth and structure typical of the appellation.
The nose moves between floral and earthy territory, with roses and tar alongside black cherry, cloves, and bitter orange. On the palate, you'll find rich dark fruit, baked blueberries, sliced oranges, spiced cherries, layered with toffee, lemon verbena, licorice, and dark chocolate. The tannins are firm and velvety rather than aggressive, with a dusty texture that feels warm and substantial. Despite its richness and opulent spice, the wine carries itself lightly, with good integration and a clean, lingering finish. This is a wine ready to drink now, though it will age gracefully.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Brunello di Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Producer | Caparzo |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Lots of rich fruit here with baked blueberries, sliced oranges, spiced cherries, some toffee and lemon verbena. Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins. Creamy and opulently spiced yet well-integrated and feels weightless. Delicious finish. Drink from 2024.
The nose strikes an acrobatic balance between floral and leathery, with aromas of roses, tar, black cherries, cloves, bitter orange and earth. The nose is more fruit-forward, with notes of cherry and currant, along with balancing undertones of licorice and dark chocolate. Dense, dusty tannins create a warm, lingering finish.
Proprietor Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini's signature is featured on the front label of the Caparzo 2018 Brunello di Montalcino. This wine is steady and firm with black fruit, spice, cured tobacco and grilled herb. You get nice concentration and plush tannins in this wine. In a nod to the winemaking team, it also shows a more relatable 13.5% alcohol content. This is good choice from your local restaurant wine list. This is a big production of 160,000 bottles.