Vigna la Casa · Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020

  The Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casa by Caparzo is a true jewel of the Tuscan wine world and one of the first single-vineyard Brunellos in the region. The wine is produced exclusively from the privileged 5-hectare “La Casa” vineyard on the Montosoli range of hills, which is characterized by a slate-clay soil structure (Galestro) and an optimal south to south-east exposure. This special location protects the vines from spring frosts and fog and promotes the incomparable quality of the grapes.

Produced since 1977, Vigna La Casa is considered a milestone in the history of Montalcino, not least due to Caparzo's pioneering work in the introduction of barrique ageing. Careful manual harvesting is followed by vinification with an extended maceration period in order to fully exploit the aromatic complexity. The wine is aged for at least two years in wood and a further four months in the bottle.

In the glass, the wine is a deep ruby red that turns garnet red as it matures. The bouquet reveals a wide range of aromas of forest fruits, spices and fine vanilla. On the palate, the Brunello is dry, warm and excellently balanced, with a harmonious combination of elegance and depth. With an impressive ageing potential of over 35 years, the wine is ideal as an accompaniment to game, roasts and mature cheese - a masterpiece for true connoisseurs. - Gerardo [TS11/21]