Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino

Caparzo is one of the original 13 'Brunello' wineries with has vineyards on the better sites surrounding Montelcino. Caparzo's Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Vigna la Casa can be considered a true enological gem. The first vintage of Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casa was produced in 1977. At the time little was known of terroir, and little attention was paid to the concept of zonation, which had only recently been introduced to Montalcino. In this case Caparzo was a pace setter, producing a “Single Vineyard” Brunello from one of the finest vineyards in the Appellation.

The the grapes originate from premium sites in Carpazo, La Caduta, Il Cassero, and San Piero Caselle.

Post-fermentation the wine spent 3 years in large Slavonian and French oak barrels before several months in bottle before release. Although still young in age, expressive aromas of wild berry fruits, sour cherry and a hint of violets and dried herbs rise from the glass alongside the earthy, minerally notes so common in the best Brunello's. You could drink it now but it's certainly one for the future.