{"product_id":"caparzo-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-2021-tuscany-italy","title":"Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2021 (Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 96] [WS 95] [VM 94] [JD 93] [WA 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCaparzo produced its first vintage of Brunello di Montalcino in 1970 when the situation in Montalcino was very different than it is now. At the time, there were only 13 wineries in Montalcino, and this makes Caparzo one of the historic Brunello producers. The distinguishing characteristic of Caparzo's Brunello di Montalcino is the origin of its Sangiovese. Indeed, the estate is one of the few in Montalcino that has vineyards in the various geographic areas of the Appellation. What might seem to be just a detail is instead quite positive, because the different locations of Caparzo's vineyards allow the estate to draw the most from the different microclimates and terroirs present in Montalcino. The grapes harvested from the vineyards in the various areas of the Appellation are carefully selected to lay the foundations for a complex wine that brings together all of the characteristics that make Brunello one of the world's most sought after wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOLOR:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruby, tending towards garnet with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOUQUET: \u003c\/b\u003ePenetrating, ample, and very complex, with echoes of wild berry fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePALATE: \u003c\/b\u003eDry, warm, firm, harmonious, delicate and austere, and persistent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOD-WINE PAIRING:\u003c\/b\u003e Roasts, grilled and spit-roasted meats, game, braised meats, aged cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING TEMPERATURE: \u003c\/b\u003e18C (64F), best if opened 1 - 2 hours before served.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An intoxicating wine with elegant aromas of roses, violets, leaves, mint, strawberries and red cherries. Full-bodied, it shows a juicy palate with ripe, velvety tannins of good extraction and a licorice finish. Try from 2027.\" -Aldo Fiordelli (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There's plenty of red fruit flavors of cherry, strawberry and raspberry, with hints of wood smoke, tobacco and iron. Firmly built, with vibrant acidity and a line of dusty tannins. This is elegant overall and super long. Best from 2029 through 2048.\" -Bruce Sanderson (Jun 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is peppery and floral, mixing dried herbs, exotic spices, crushed rocks and wild strawberries. Wonderfully lifted and graceful, it offers cooling acidity and pretty wild berry fruits beneath an air of sweet lavender. It tapers off with extreme length and youthful poise as a coating of fine tannins frames nuances of clove. A dark and radiant beauty. Drinking Window: 2028-2046.\" -Eric Guido (Nov 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino is a bright red\/garnet color and is packed with aromas of cherries and spice, with dried herbs, smoky earth, and anise. Medium-bodied, it is pure and inviting, with refined tannins, brisk acidity, and a great finish. This is a fabulous vintage for this wine to drink now or over the next 12-15 years. Drink 2026-2041.\" -Audrey Frick (Feb 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Initially subdued on the nose, the Caparzo 2021 Brunello di Montalcino reveals measured notes of cassis, spice and grilled herbs that clearly signal its Sangiovese origin. The palate is easygoing and accessible, with soft, approachable tannins that make this a comfortable choice for near- to mid-term drinking rather than extended cellaring. This is a correct and reliable Brunello positioned squarely for broad commercial appeal at an accessible price point. Drinking Window: 2026-2038.\" -Monica Larner (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"REGAL WINE COMPANY","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":67949128286573,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/Brunelloeditorialheroinemeraldshadows.png?v=1794278408","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/caparzo-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-2021-tuscany-italy","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}