If you haven't heard anything about the 2015 vintage in Italy's Brunello di Montalcino region then you've done a pretty exceptional job of quarantining. Needless to say the wines are the stuff of legend. The vintage has been given a perfect grade by many different publications and it's release was as highly anticipated as any we've seen in the last decade.
Now let's talk about Capanna. Capanna has been around since the beginnings of the appellation of Brunello di Montalcino. They are one of the original 7 wineries that founded the Consorzia (The governing body for the region). They also are located in what is widely considered to be Montalcino's grand cru, the area known as Montosoli. You combine that quality of terroir with their strictly traditional methods of winemaking and attention to detail; and it makes for some of the purest most mouth wateringly delicious Sangiovese in Italy. Capanna has the street credit to back it up as well with the 2015 Brunello getting a 95 point score from Antonio Galloni's Vinous.
Something else from Capanna that you might be interested in is their Rosso di Montalcino. If you haven't heard of Rosso di Montalcino, AKA "Baby Brunello", then you have been missing out. It is an Italian wine lover's best friend but also their most closely guarded secret. It is the same fruit that goes into the legendary wines of Brunello di Montalcino but with less strict ageing requirements. So you get to enjoy it sooner while you wait for your Brunello's to mature. Capanna's rosso is absolute magic in a bottle. It is so fresh and delicious. In fact it basically is the perfect example of the term "Baby Brunello" as the fruit is of the same quality that goes into Capanna's heralded Brunello and it is aged in wood for almost as long. (A full 18 months. Brunello requires 24 months) This wine is an absolute steal for the price and certainly wont last long especially with the 93 point score from Antonio Galloni's Vinous. This is a serious deal that should be taken advantage of.
ANTONIO GALLONI; VINOUS 93 POINTS - "Lively medium red. Pure, very refreshing aromas and flavors of raspberry, licorice and violet on the drop-dead gorgeous nose. Then sweet and pliant, boasting delightful energy and balance, with the red fruits and subtle herbal notes conveying a distinct coolness on the mineral, vibrant and very long finish. A real essence of Sangiovese, this is an absolutely splendid Rosso di Montalcino. Well done." Ian D'Agata
Now let's talk about Capanna. Capanna has been around since the beginnings of the appellation of Brunello di Montalcino. They are one of the original 7 wineries that founded the Consorzia (The governing body for the region). They also are located in what is widely considered to be Montalcino's grand cru, the area known as Montosoli. You combine that quality of terroir with their strictly traditional methods of winemaking and attention to detail; and it makes for some of the purest most mouth wateringly delicious Sangiovese in Italy. Capanna has the street credit to back it up as well with the 2015 Brunello getting a 95 point score from Antonio Galloni's Vinous.
Something else from Capanna that you might be interested in is their Rosso di Montalcino. If you haven't heard of Rosso di Montalcino, AKA "Baby Brunello", then you have been missing out. It is an Italian wine lover's best friend but also their most closely guarded secret. It is the same fruit that goes into the legendary wines of Brunello di Montalcino but with less strict ageing requirements. So you get to enjoy it sooner while you wait for your Brunello's to mature. Capanna's rosso is absolute magic in a bottle. It is so fresh and delicious. In fact it basically is the perfect example of the term "Baby Brunello" as the fruit is of the same quality that goes into Capanna's heralded Brunello and it is aged in wood for almost as long. (A full 18 months. Brunello requires 24 months) This wine is an absolute steal for the price and certainly wont last long especially with the 93 point score from Antonio Galloni's Vinous. This is a serious deal that should be taken advantage of.
ANTONIO GALLONI; VINOUS 93 POINTS - "Lively medium red. Pure, very refreshing aromas and flavors of raspberry, licorice and violet on the drop-dead gorgeous nose. Then sweet and pliant, boasting delightful energy and balance, with the red fruits and subtle herbal notes conveying a distinct coolness on the mineral, vibrant and very long finish. A real essence of Sangiovese, this is an absolutely splendid Rosso di Montalcino. Well done." Ian D'Agata