Raspberries, cherries and sliced red plums on the nose. Incisive and medium- to full-bodied with firm, precise tannins and dark fruit throughout. Firm finish. Drink now.
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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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SEPTEMBER 2025
Tenuta di Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC 2023
![]() Raspberries, cherries and sliced red plums on the nose. Incisive and medium- to full-bodied with firm, precise tannins and dark fruit throughout. Firm finish. Drink now. 95
MARCH 2025
Tenuta di Capezzana Ugo Conti Bonacossi Toscana IGT 2019
![]() The 2019 Ugo Contini Bonacossi is a total pleasure to take in, with its striking bouquet of white pepper, rose petals, crushed raspberries and sweet lavender. This impresses further with its elegance, silken and supple with a core of brisk acidity to balance as ripe red and black fruits swirl throughout. It finishes structured and long yet remarkably fresh, leaving violet inner florals and a tart blackberry tinge over a bed of fine-grained tannins. This is simply stunning and full of potential. The Ugo Contini Bonacossi is a varietal Sangiovese that refined for 15 months in barrique, half new and half second-pass. ![]() OCTOBER 2025
Tenuta di Capezzana Trefiano Carmignano DOCG Riserva 2021
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SEPTEMBER 2025
Tenuta di Capezzana Trefiano Carmignano DOCG Riserva 2021
![]() Provencal herbs and fresh plums on the nose. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, chewy and delineated, showing plums and a touch of orange zest. This needs some time to soften. Try from 2027. 93
MARCH 2025
Tenuta di Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC 2023
![]() Barco Reale di Carmignano fits the Italian “rosso” category, as in Rosso di Montalcino, a fruit-forward rendition of a structured age-worthy wine. Capezzana, a leading producer in Carmignano, has fashioned a fragrant and refined one, filled with red cherries counterbalanced by earthy savory notes. Fine structure imparted by Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend is apparent and prevents overwhelming fruitiness. 92
JANUARY 2025
Tenuta di Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC 2022
![]() A warm and generous blend of Tuscan (80%) and Bordeaux (20%) grapes, the wine has a smooth texture with black and red raspberry flavors, a sound structure, and lots of dusty tannins in the finish. 98
SEPTEMBER 2025
Tenuta di Capezzana Vin Santo di Carmignano DOC Riserva 2017
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DECEMBER 2024
Tenuta di Capezzana Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC 2022
![]() Barco Reale allows you to gain an insight into the charms and stature of Carmignano. Capezzana, arguably Carmignano's best and most well- known producer, makes a consistently engaging Barco Reale. The mid-weight 2022 delivers lots of bright cherry-like flavors accented by savory notes, all supported by mild tannins and mouth-watering acidity. Enjoy it now while (hopefully) your bottle of their Carmignano ages in your cellar. |
