The 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino showcases the estate’s steady rise in quality and character over the past decade, solidifying its role as an integral part of Montalcino’s winemaking community. Established in 1968, Caparzo farms 90 hectares of Sangiovese across its 200-hectare estate, sourcing fruit from all four corners of Montalcino to capture a complete snapshot of the vintage. The 2019 vintage is excellent and benefited from a long, balanced growing season, resulting in wines with great elegance and structure. This Brunello is traditionally vinified with fermentation in stainless steel, followed by at least two years in Slavonian oak casks and further aging in bottle. The wine opens with a high-toned bouquet of rose petals, red fruits, blood orange, fennel, and dusty minerality. On the palate, it balances elegance and weight with focused acidity and a long, refined finish, reflecting both the vintage’s character and Caparzo’s commitment to excellence. This is one of the best buys of the vintage for Tuscany and we have a limited amount arriving soon at this great price!
James Suckling 95 points! "Pretty pure fruit to this with black cherry, black berry and light chocolate aromas. The palate is full and focused with very polished tannins and a long, long finish. Best after 2027."
Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) 94 points! "The Caparzo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino offers lively aromas of cherry cola, forest berry and dried cranberry that really pop on the bouquet. The dimension and latitude of the wine is impressive, especially in terms of mouthfeel, and with this bottle you're set for near and medium-term drinking. However, what works best in my opinion is the wine's balanced and much-needed freshness. You get great quality over an ambitious release of 160,000 bottles."
Vinous (Eric Guido) 93 points! "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens slowly in the glass, yet it is worth the wait as a dusty blend of dried flowers, cedar shavings, wild strawberries, and spice emerges over time. It’s silky and enveloping with fresh acidity and pretty wild berry fruits that gain in sweetness as they travel across the palate. It finishes long and staining yet still lively and spry, leaving a coating of fine tannins and licorice hints that resonate under an air of violet inner florals. The 2019 is a lovely interpretation of northern Montalcino fruit. (Drink between 2025-2035)"
JebDunnuck.comn (Audrey Frick) 93 points! "A rich ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino offers a lovely bouquet of medicinal herbs, dried redcurrants, roses, and orange zest. Approachable from the start, the palate is medium-bodied, with lovely freshness and purity, angular tannins, and a clean finish. It is a very well-done wine from Caparzo that will be best enjoyed over the next 6-8 years. I really like these wines for their value, and they’re great restaurant offerings."
2019 Tenuta Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino
2019 Tenuta Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino
The 2019 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino showcases the estate’s steady rise in quality and character over the past decade, solidifying its role as an integral part of Montalcino’s winemaking community. Established in 1968, Caparzo farms 90 hectares of Sangiovese across its 200-hectare estate, sourcing fruit from all four corners of Montalcino to capture a complete snapshot of the vintage. The 2019 vintage is excellent and benefited from a long, balanced growing season, resulting in wines with great elegance and structure. This Brunello is traditionally vinified with fermentation in stainless steel, followed by at least two years in Slavonian oak casks and further aging in bottle. The wine opens with a high-toned bouquet of rose petals, red fruits, blood orange, fennel, and dusty minerality. On the palate, it balances elegance and weight with focused acidity and a long, refined finish, reflecting both the vintage’s character and Caparzo’s commitment to excellence. This is one of the best buys of the vintage for Tuscany and we have a limited amount arriving soon at this great price!
James Suckling 95 points! "Pretty pure fruit to this with black cherry, black berry and light chocolate aromas. The palate is full and focused with very polished tannins and a long, long finish. Best after 2027."
Wine Advocate (Monica Larner) 94 points! "The Caparzo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino offers lively aromas of cherry cola, forest berry and dried cranberry that really pop on the bouquet. The dimension and latitude of the wine is impressive, especially in terms of mouthfeel, and with this bottle you're set for near and medium-term drinking. However, what works best in my opinion is the wine's balanced and much-needed freshness. You get great quality over an ambitious release of 160,000 bottles."
Vinous (Eric Guido) 93 points! "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens slowly in the glass, yet it is worth the wait as a dusty blend of dried flowers, cedar shavings, wild strawberries, and spice emerges over time. It’s silky and enveloping with fresh acidity and pretty wild berry fruits that gain in sweetness as they travel across the palate. It finishes long and staining yet still lively and spry, leaving a coating of fine tannins and licorice hints that resonate under an air of violet inner florals. The 2019 is a lovely interpretation of northern Montalcino fruit. (Drink between 2025-2035)"
JebDunnuck.comn (Audrey Frick) 93 points! "A rich ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino offers a lovely bouquet of medicinal herbs, dried redcurrants, roses, and orange zest. Approachable from the start, the palate is medium-bodied, with lovely freshness and purity, angular tannins, and a clean finish. It is a very well-done wine from Caparzo that will be best enjoyed over the next 6-8 years. I really like these wines for their value, and they’re great restaurant offerings."
