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2010 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

2010 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

96 VM

Featured Review
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a big, powerful wine that is going to require at least a few years to soften. Dark and brooding, the Riserva shows the more masculine side of Sangiovese. Black cherry, plum, leather, spice and tobacco all sit on firm beams of acidity and tannin. There is a sense of explosive energy to the 2010 that I find quite appealing, but readers will have to be patient in order to experience the wine at its best. Vinous Media

Vinous (Galloni) | 96 VM

Critic Reviews

The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a big, powerful wine that is going to require at least a few years to soften. Dark and brooding, the Riserva shows the more masculine side of Sangiovese. Black cherry, plum, leather, spice and tobacco all sit on firm beams of acidity and tannin. There is a sense of explosive energy to the 2010 that I find quite appealing, but readers will have to be patient in order to experience the wine at its best.

Vinous Media | 96 VM
Aromas of blood oranges, blackberries, plums and mushrooms. Full body, round tannins and spices, lightly toasted oak and a cedar/berry finish. Solid Brunello. Drink or hold.

James Suckling | 95 JS
This opens with aromas suggesting espresso, toast, oak, wild berry and exotic spice. The firm palate offers dried cherry, licorice, coffee bean and a touch of vanilla alongside assertive, close-grained tannins that grip the finish.

Wine Enthusiast | 93 WE
Soft, floral aromas of rose and peony segue to cherry, strawberry, spice and tobacco flavors. Rich and lacy in texture, with a solid grip of tannins on the back end. Best from 2018 through 2030. 2,000 cases made.

Wine Spectator | 93 WS
Caparzo's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva presents a very different taste profile compared to the estate's newly released wines from the warmer 2011 vintage. This was a more balanced growing season and you get a greater sense of power and determination in this wine as a result. The bouquet is compact and expressive but it also holds back. In fact, I'm not sure that this wine is showing its full potential at the moment. It seems to need more time to flesh out. I suggest drinking it after 2018.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate | 91 RP

Wine Details for 2010 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Type of Wine Brunello : As you indulge in some fine Brunello, and you gaze into the deep brown elixir, your tongue will almost pulsate with excitement, as rich flavors of black cherry, chocolate, black raspberry, and blackberry are woven together like a heartfelt poem. An earthy, leathery undertone provides excellent contrast next to all the fruit, rounding out the experience
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Varietal Proprietary Blend : Proprietary Blend is a general term used to indicate that a wine is comprised of multiple grape varietals which are either “proprietary” to the winery or is blended and does not meet the required maximum or minimum percentage of a particular varietal. This also is the case for the grape’s place of origin, especially for region, appellation or vineyard designated wines. There are endless examples of blended wines which are labeled as “Proprietary Blend” and in conjunction with each region’s stipulated wine laws and regulations makes for a vast blanket for wines to fall into. Perhaps the simplest example is California; if a wine is to be labeled as Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, it is required to have at least 75% of the varietal (Cabernet Sauvignon) and 85% of the fruit must be cultivated from the Napa Valley wine district. If the wine does not meet the requirements, it is then labeled as Proprietary Blend.

Country Italy : Italy is renowned as one of the world’s greatest gastronomic havens; from certified Prosciutto di Parma to the sea-side seafood eateries on the island of Sicily. However, this epicurean experience could not possibly be as hedonistic without the ethereal combination of the country’s plethora of fine wines. It seems unfair that a nation should be able to boast, both, some of the world’s greatest cuisine as well as its greatest wines. Italian wine is one of the most sought after in the world, and has become the second most produced in the world, behind only France.



Stretching an impressive 736 miles from northern Italy to the peninsula’s southern tip, the country’s geography generates an enormous array of topography, climate and soil structure. This is an extremely important quality of its winegrowing and making industry which lays claim to nearly 550 different grape varietals, which all desire their own necessities, in terms of terroir and climate.



The still red wines of Italy truly characterize the nation’s vast and expansive terroir; Nebbiolo dominates Piedmont, where Barolo and Barbaresco reign king and queen of the region’s production. Hailing from Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany, the rockstar Sangiovese grape has become synonymous with greatness. Vin Santo sweet wines have taken on a mighty feat of competing with the glorious wines of Sauternes, and of course, Prosecco. Prosecco, located in Trieste (northeast Italy) and its creation of luxuriously effervescent styles of wine has become Italy’s answer to Champagne. The Glera grape variety, which has become synonymous with the name Prosecco, is the main ingredient and is beloved in the appellation where the village of Prosecco’s name has become world renowned.



The blurred boundary between Italy and the countries of Slovenia and Austria, where German influence still resonates through Friuli wines. The prevalence of Riesling and other such grape varietals is high in this region and have become extremely popular on today’s market.



With nearly 702,000 hectares of grapevines covering the massive and diverse landscape, Italy’s annual average of 48.3 million hectoliters of wine production is second only to France in terms of volume and Spain in terms of hectares of vines. The country is vast and overwhelming when it comes to the culinary arts, but perhaps even this is overshadowed by its production of some of the world’s most sought after wines, whether the omnipresent Chianti to the highly collectible and sought after Amarone della Valpolicalla.


Region Tuscany : Italian culture worships the concept of a shared meal, and their wines scream for a chance to be uncorked with your friends and family. The region's Mediterranean climate and hilly landscape combine to create a beautiful viticultural environment, where every chosen grape is brought to its full potential and transmuted into drinks worthy of gods. The vineyards are planted along the higher reaches of the hill slopes, creating a gorgeous view of the Italian landscape.

Once your lips kiss the wine, you're sent spiraling down a veritable whirlpool of pure flavor, touching upon notes of sensuous cherry, nuts, floral hints and undertones of honey and minerals. The wines can be as sweet as a fresh summer romance, and carry an air of dignity and elegance about them that can stimulate your intellect for months as you contemplate the seemingly infinite intricacies and details in the texture. Tuscany is an important part of Italian viticulture, and sampling their wines is the closest you can get to visiting this heavenly region and experiencing the culture.

Overview

Producer Caparzo : Nearly fifty years have passed since the first plantings of Sangiovese vines on the Tenuta Caparzo, and nearly twenty-five since the current owner, Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini acquired the property. Caparzo was one of the original estates founded at the dawning of Brunello di Montalcino. Since its acquisition in 1998, the winery has ascended the upper echelon, becoming one of the most popular and respected producers in Tuscany.

The origins of Caparzo and the surrounding lands are still unknown; some believe that the name is derived from Ca’ Pazzo as depicted on ancient maps of the region, while others insist the term should derive from the Latin, Caput Arsum, indicating "a place touched by sun”. The distant past may be obscure, but the present quality is clearly obvious, and the future looks even brighter. When Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini purchased the property, she immediately carried out her objective: combining tradition with innovation to create a high-quality wine that is an expression of its excellent territory.

With incredible foresight and an aptitude for understanding the influences of terroir on the characteristics of the wines, Caparzo became one of the first estates to produce site-specific, single-vineyard bottlings. From this concept, the estate began making Brunello di Montalcino Vigna “La Casa” and Rosso di Montalcino “La Caduta”. At the time, single-vineyard vinification was an unfamiliar practice in Montalcino, but with much risk and undeterred determination comes great reward. These wines became the foundation of what is known today as a globally recognized brand.

“My land, my seasons and my efforts are found in my wine. This is a feeling that repays all the work and all the efforts made for creating that bottle” exclaims Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini.  It is her constant commitment that fills her with pride. “Following the vines every day, seeing them grow, sprout and finally harvesting the fruit. You are aware of having worked hard, without neglecting any detail, but at the end, the land will be the one to decide.” Montalcino possesses and impressive landscape of rolling hills that flee everywhere and without visible interruptions, shaped by the streams and gullies that forge their way through the breathtaking scenery. The region is marked by the dark contrast of the forests and the vibrant greens of the sprawling vineyards.


The vineyards of Caparzo are located within the best DOCGs (Denomination of Controlled Origin Guaranteed) including La Casa, La Caduta Il Cassero and San Piero Caselle, which reside on hilly heights ranging from 220 to 300 meters above sea level. The terroir is comprised of sandy-clayey composition, sandy-clayey marl and Arenaceous shale, which are perfectly attuned to the varietals grown here. The vineyards benefit from a warm and temperate climate and are defended by the Amiata Mountains in the south.
Spanning 90-hectares, the Caparzo vineyards are planted to Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer and Moscato Bianco. These fantastic varietals are used to produce the estate’s impressive portfolio: Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, the highly esteemed Brunello “Vigna la Casa” DOCG, single-vineyard Rosso di Montalcino “La Caduta” and Ca del Pazzo, made with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Ca del Pazzo was first produced in 1982, making it one of the first “Super Tuscans”. The estate also produces the whites of Le Grance, which is a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Traminer, as well as their Chardonnay IGT Toscana (wine produced in a broad geographical location or do not adhere to DOC or DOCG regulations). All of their labels combined, Caparzo produces approximately 455,000 bottles each year.

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