The Winery Capanna of Brunello di Montalcino of Tuscany

Winery Capanna
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 255 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Brunello di Montalcino in the region of Tuscany

The Winery Capanna is one of the best wineries to follow in Brunello di Montalcino.. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Brunello di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Nestled in the gentle hills of Tuscany, Italy, lies the Capanna Estate, a true celebration of the art of wine. Located in the renowned region of Brunello di Montalcino, the estate stands out for its historical richness, enchanting landscape, and culinary sophistication. A visit to this estate offers a deep understanding of Italy's wine heritage, with vineyards that embody a story of passion, tradition, and the expression of love for wine. The Capanna Estate spans approximately 20 hectares of vineyards, cultivated in the purest Italian tradition. The vineyards benefit from an ideal position on the hills, offering maximum exposure to the sun and ample ventilation for the optimal development of the vine. The soil, rich in essential minerals, promotes the production of grapes of exceptional quality. Since its establishment in the early 1950s, the Capanna Estate has been a family story. Passed down from generation to generation, the viticultural practices respect traditional methods while integrating modern technological discoveries to improve the quality of the wine. These rigorous methods allow for the production of characterful, authentic wines that are true to their terroir. The wines produced at the estate are mainly the Brunello di Montalcino, renowned for its longevity and depth of flavor, and the Rosso di Montalcino, younger and lighter, but just as enjoyable. Each bottle exudes a complexity of flavors, a reflection of the region's unique terroir, demonstrating the estate's ability to create exceptional wines. A visit to the Capanna Estate is an immersive experience. You will stroll through the lush vineyards, learn the secrets of winemaking, and taste a selection of their best cuvées.

Top Winery Capanna wines

Looking for the best Winery Capanna wines in Brunello di Montalcino among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Capanna wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Capanna wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Capanna

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Capanna

How Winery Capanna wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of pot-au-feu, rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and... or old-fashioned turkey fillets.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Capanna

On the nose the red wine of Winery Capanna. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Capanna. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Capanna

  • 1997With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.29/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.26/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Capanna.

  • Sangiovese
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Brunello di Montalcino

Absolute Tuscan icon, Italy's first DOCG (1980). Pure Sangiovese Grosso ("Brunello"): powerful, sturdy reds with signature notes of ripe black cherry, plum, violet, leather, tobacco and undergrowth, firm tannins and great ageing (20-30 years). Minimum 5 years' ageing (6 for Riserva), of which 2 in oak. A noble style, a perfect match for red meats and truffles.

~2,100 ha around the medieval village, varied soils (galestro, limestone, clays).

The top white wines of Winery Capanna

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Capanna

How Winery Capanna wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of basque lasagne, leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche or lili's gressins.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Capanna

On the nose the white wine of Winery Capanna. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Capanna. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Capanna

  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.98/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Capanna.

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Sangiovese

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

The top sweet wines of Winery Capanna

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Capanna

How Winery Capanna wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts such as recipes of simple pancake batter.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Capanna

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Capanna. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Capanna

  • 2017With an average score of 4.80/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Capanna.

  • Moscato

The word of the wine: Servadou iron

A black grape variety from the southwest that produces a wine with spicy tannins and black currant and raspberry aromas. Under the name of Mansois, it is the main grape variety of Marcillac; it is also one of the important varieties of Gaillacois, where it is called Braucol. It is also used in the blends of other South-Western appellations (Fronton, Lavilledieu, Estaing, Madiran). Syn.: braucol, pinenc, mansois.

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Discover the grape variety: Moscato

Sweet, lightly sparkling aromatic whites with a pale golden hue, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with intense signature aromas of muscat, rose, orange blossom, white peach, candied citrus, honey, sage and explosive muscat notes. Low alcohol, indulgent profile. Absolute star of Moscato d'Asti DOCG and Asti Spumante DOCG in Piedmont. Italian name for the muscat family (Moscato Bianco = muscat blanc à petits grains), Piedmontese signature.

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