A juicy, vibrant red with raspberry, mulberry, cherry, sage, lemon and spice-box aromas. Medium-bodied with lightly chewy tannins and fresh acidity. Crunchy and energetic. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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Few wineries in the world possess the stature, respect and devotion that the Contini Bonacossi family has cultivated and maintained over five generations with their Tenuta di Capezzana winery. The estate is located 12 miles west of Florence in the Carmignano sub-zone, one of the oldest recognized wine producing areas in Tuscany. Ancient Etruscan artifacts have shown that grapevines were cultivated in the area for wine production over 3,000 years ago. The first reference to Capezzana dates to 804 A.D. An ancient parchment stored at the Florentine state archives shows the granting of a lease of vineyards and olive groves for the cultivation of wine and olive oil to a place called Capezzana.
Over the centuries, the estate passed through several families. But the story of today’s Capezzana started when the Count Alessandro Contini Bonacossi and his family returned to Italy after living in Spain and purchased the estate from Raimondo Franchetti’s widow, Sara de Rothschild, in 1920. Not content with this original holding, Count Alessandro acquired the two neighboring farms, “The Poggetto” and “Trefiano,” dividing the property into three distinct estates with more than 120 poderi. The winery was dedicated to the production of high-quality wine and olive oil with the first vintage of Villa di Capezzana in 1925.
Augusto, Alessandro’s son, took over the management of the estate and in 1945, his son, Ugo, joined him. Ugo had completed a degree in Agriculture before heading to the War, and he was devoted to increasing the quality of the family’s wines – a notable endeavor during a time when most producers were still selling their grapes by weight. It was Ugo’s vision that gradually moved the estate away from sharecropping towards a modern-day winery.
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LOCATIONWINERY: Carmignano, Prato, Tuscany VINEYARD: Carmignano, Tuscany VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS REGION DETAILS |
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JUNE 2022
Tenuta di Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC 2020
A juicy, vibrant red with raspberry, mulberry, cherry, sage, lemon and spice-box aromas. Medium-bodied with lightly chewy tannins and fresh acidity. Crunchy and energetic. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. 92
JULY 2018
Tenuta di Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC 2016
As always, this is quite exotic with notes of dried sage, dark cherries, mulberries, cedar and red licorice. Full body with round tannins, showing good grip and a medium-long finish. Drink or hold. Made from organically grown grapes. 96
MAY 2023
Tenuta di Capezzana Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC Riserva 2015
Though underscored by vibrant acidity, this distinctly sweet white displays toffee, butterscotch, walnut, orange zest and multi-grain toast aromas and flavors. Concentrated, this persists on the finish, with dried fruit, fig and date notes. Shows terrific length. Trebbiano and San Colombano. Drink now through 2040. 17++
DECEMBER 2022
Tenuta di Capezzana Villa di Capezzana di Carmignano DOCG 2018
Mid to deep ruby with orange tinges. Captivating nose of red fruit that is savoury and salty, rather than sweet, and with an undertow of liquorice. It may be Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated but this wine eclipses the variety entirely. A hint of pet shop. Velvety and savoury on the palate and with the tanginess of Sangiovese. Ends on soft, but gritty, tannins. Highly unusual and fascinating. Fruit flavours play second fiddle. 95
MAY 2023
Tenuta di Capezzana Villa di Capezzana di Carmignano DOCG 2013
This is the 10 Anni Library re-release of this vintage. This is maturing nicely, with ripe, sweet black currant, blackberry and black cherry core flavors accented by spice, leather, mineral and woodsy flavors. Complex, balanced and long, with an aftertaste echoing the fruit and savory elements. Drink now through 2037. From Italy. 92
MARCH 2021
Tenuta di Capezzana Villa di Capezzana di Carmignano DOCG 2010
Dark and brooding, this powerful red is mellowing, with aromas of fading black cherry and plum, forest floor and leather. Its tannins are still pretty active, but there are ample ripe fruit and mineral notes. Think bistecca or wild boar stew. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2032. 250 cases made, 40 cases imported. 94
APRIL 2022
Tenuta di Capezzana Villa di Capezzana di Carmignano DOCG 2017
The Capezzana estate has been in the hands of the Conte Contini Bonacossi family over five generations (the ancient property was originally founded in 804). The estate is located 12 miles west of Florence in the Carmignano sub-zone, one of the oldest recognized wine producing areas in Tuscany. Ancient Etruscan artifacts show that grapevines were cultivated in the region over 3,000 years ago. Villa de Capezzana is the estate’s flagship wine. Crafted from 80% Sangiovese grapes and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is deliciously rich and appetizingly savory. Its suggestions of citrus and mushroomy aromas lead to subtle mixed berry and cherry flavors backed by touches of earthiness and salinity. The overall impression is one of both power and finesse. The grapes were organically grown. 16.5
DECEMBER 2022
Tenuta di Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC 2020
Deep ruby. Black pepper, dark cherry and damson and a touch of wet forest floor with savoury, minerally touches and tobacco leaf. Old school and captivating. Tangy cherry with supple tannins. This is completely ready now, and you will catch it in the attractive phase it is in right now for the next two years, but it will age longer. |