Description
Brunello di Montalcino That Overdelivers with Pure Sangiovese Elegance
Caprili is a small, family-run estate in Montalcino producing traditional Brunello from 100% Sangiovese Grosso, celebrated for wines of exceptional purity, freshness, and balance. The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino comes from a warm, generous vintage and delivers the classic Caprili profile: bright, aromatic, and silky, with the refreshing energy and well-defined tannins that reward both early drinking and extended cellaring through 2040.
Expert Reviews
- Jeb Dunnuck — 94 pts: “Bright jeweled ruby in color, flush with pure aromas of candied flowers, cherry lozenge, pine needles, and blood orange. Medium-framed, ripe and pure on the palate, with refreshing energy, a very balanced feel, wonderfully refreshing salinity, and well-defined tannins.”
- Vinous — 94 pts: “Reveals the dark side of Sangiovese, with more black fruit than red. A mass of crushed stone minerality blows off to reveal spiced orange peels and incense. Silken and round, with a polished core of ripe blackberries offset by a tinge of sour citrus. Edge tannins resonate and hints of licorice fade slowly.”
- Wine Advocate — 93 pts: “Delivers a rather robust fruit profile with blackcurrant and blackberry preserves, black licorice, sweet spice and fragrant incense. An open-knit Brunello with velvety, medium-grained tannins. You don’t need to wait too long to enjoy this wine.”
- Wine Spectator — 93 pts: “Cherry, blood orange, earth and sanguine notes matched to a lively structure. Dusty tannins seep in on the finish, leaving an echo of ripe red fruit. Balanced and long. Drink now through 2040.”
- James Suckling — 91 pts: “Sweet berries and cherries with violets and flowers on the nose. Medium-bodied with delicate fruit, fine tannins and crisp acidity.”
Vineyard & Provenance
- Grape: Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)
- Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
- Producer: Caprili
- Vintage: 2020
- Production: 4,000 cases made, 2,700 cases imported
- Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
Classic Tuscan pairings — exceptional with roasted lamb, pork ragù, bistecca alla Fiorentina, aged Pecorino, and truffle-based dishes.
