Rosso di Toscana IGT Sangiovese from Caparzo is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes which are picked from different plots in Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini’s 3 properties in Tuscany, Caparzo, Borgo Scopeto and Doga delle Clavule. Of these, the three roses on the label’s coat of arms. Vinification takes place exclusively in steel tanks. After de-stemming and a gentle mashing, the grapes undergo a cool (8 °C) maceration for 48 hours to obtain greater aroma and fruit extract. After fermentation and malolactic fermentation, the wine is matured for 2-3 months in steel tanks, and after bottling for a further min. 1 month in bottle.
The wine has a beautiful, ruby red color with a purple tinge. You find the area’s classic fruit concentration in the aroma, with nuances of wild strawberries, wild blackberries, a bit of pepper and vanilla. In the taste, some of the same fruit nuances emerge, but also fleshy nuances of ripe cherries. The wine has enough potential for 3-5 years of aging, but already gives away an incredible amount in its youth.
Try it together with pasta dishes, vegetable dishes, poultry, veal and light cheeses.
Caparzo was founded in 1970 and is today owned by the visionary and dynamic Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, who, among other things, also owns the properties “Borgo Scopeto” in Castelnuovo Berardenga (Chianti Classico) and “Doga delle Clavule” in Maremma in the southwestern part of Tuscany. Under her ownership, large sums have been invested in bringing Caparzo to a state-of-the-art producer that makes some of the best Brunello di Montalcino wines in this prestigious wine region, considered one of the best in Italy.
The Caparzo property, which lies below and close to the idyllic and elevated town of Montalcino, consists of a total of 200 ha., of which 90 ha are today. planted with vines. The rest is primarily set aside for forest and arable land, but some olives are also grown. The calcareous subsoil gives the opportunity to make concentrated wines with an elegant fruit and finesse. First of all, of course, it is the Brunello wines that are the main focus at Caparzo, and which they make in 4 versions, but they also make also Rosso di Montalcino, a “super-Tuscan”, a couple of white wines and a sweet Moscadello di Montalcino. Therefore, in addition to primarily Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer and Moscadello are also grown.
In the wine cellar, there is absolutely the most modern technical equipment, which ensures full control over the vinification, and in a beautiful maturation cellar with vaulted ceilings you will find a wide selection of the best wooden casks (Slavonian and Allier). Caparzo’s wines are rightly regarded as distinguished representatives of the coveted and internationally acclaimed Brunello di Montalcino wines, and their wines are today found in many of the best restaurants in the world.
