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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva wine — Capanna winery — Dionysus

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

by Capanna · Tuscany, Italy

Awards & scores
  • 88pointsDWWA Bronze 2026Decanter World Wine Awards · 2020 vintage
  • 97pointsDWWA Platinum 2025Decanter World Wine Awards · 2019 vintage
  • Tre Bicchieri 2017Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2010 vintage
  • Tre Bicchieri 2013Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2006 vintage
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  • Tre Bicchieri 2011Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2004 vintage
AppellationBrunello di MontalcinoDOCG
TypeRed
Grapes100% Sangiovese, selected from the oldest vineyards and produced only in the best harvests
VineyardOldest estate vineyards in the Montosoli area
LineBrunello di Montalcino
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
CapannaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Grapes: 100% Sangiovese, carefully selected from the oldest vineyards and used only in the best harvests.

Vinification: alcoholic fermentation with 30–35 days of skin maceration at controlled temperature. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation takes place in truncated-conical Slavonian oak vats.

Aging: approximately 36–40 months in 10–25 hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by at least 15 months in bottle.

Release: January of the sixth year after harvest.

Characteristics: deep, strong and lively ruby-red colour. Very intense and complex aromas of red fruit, jam, liquorice and spices, with further development expected over time. The palate has pronounced acidity and tannins balanced by softness and an extremely persistent finish.

Food pairings: roast red meats, game and very mature cheeses.

Bottle formats: 0.75 L, 1.5 L and 3 L.