KERIN O'KEEFE 96 POINTS - "The classy 2021 Brunello from Caprili has great aromatics that include violet, new leather, camphor and dark spice. Smooth and enveloping, the juicy, generous palate offers baked plum, ripe raspberry, cake spice and licorice set against velvety tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced."
VINOUS 95 POINTS - "The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino unfolds a darkly alluring bouquet of crushed raspberries, dried violets and nuances of ginger and sage. It is mineral-intense with an attractive stony character. A silken wave of ripe red and black berry fruits slowly saturates, and a licorice tinge emerges. Hulking tannins frame the finish without slowing its momentum as a twang of citrus adds lively form. This dark beast will require patience but will also reward it." - Eric Guido
WINE SPECTATOR 95 POINTS - "Ripe aromas and flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant are shaded with iron, earth and eucalyptus notes in this savory red. There are assertive tannins that leave a solid grip on the finish, where the lasting impression is ripe fruit. 4,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported."
As with all young Brunellos like this, let it open up in a decanter for a couple of hours. Better from 2028.
"The Caprili vineyards are located next to the Soldera family’s Case Basse property, and while their vineyard practices differ slightly, the terroir is remarkably similar. Owner/Winemaker Giacomo Bartolommei also serves as President of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, bringing a fresh perspective from a younger generation. I have high hopes for progressive change under his leadership." - Eric Guido, VINOUS MEDIA. 11/2025
VINOUS 95 POINTS - "The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino unfolds a darkly alluring bouquet of crushed raspberries, dried violets and nuances of ginger and sage. It is mineral-intense with an attractive stony character. A silken wave of ripe red and black berry fruits slowly saturates, and a licorice tinge emerges. Hulking tannins frame the finish without slowing its momentum as a twang of citrus adds lively form. This dark beast will require patience but will also reward it." - Eric Guido
WINE SPECTATOR 95 POINTS - "Ripe aromas and flavors of plum, black cherry and black currant are shaded with iron, earth and eucalyptus notes in this savory red. There are assertive tannins that leave a solid grip on the finish, where the lasting impression is ripe fruit. 4,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported."
As with all young Brunellos like this, let it open up in a decanter for a couple of hours. Better from 2028.
"The Caprili vineyards are located next to the Soldera family’s Case Basse property, and while their vineyard practices differ slightly, the terroir is remarkably similar. Owner/Winemaker Giacomo Bartolommei also serves as President of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, bringing a fresh perspective from a younger generation. I have high hopes for progressive change under his leadership." - Eric Guido, VINOUS MEDIA. 11/2025
