Winery Caparzo - Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino

Winery CaparzoRio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino of Winery Caparzo is a red wine from the region of Brunello di Montalcino of Tuscany.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino from the Winery Caparzo

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino of Winery Caparzo in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino of Winery Caparzo in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Caparzo's Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino.

Winemaker
Bob Iantosca
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino - 2015
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino - 2014
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino - 2013
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino - 2012
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino - 2011
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 411110
Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino - 2010
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino - 2009
In the top 100 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Rio Cassero Brunello di Montalcino from Winery Caparzo are 2012, 2003, 2010, 2006 and 2001.

Informations about the Winery Caparzo

The winery offers 33 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Brunello di Montalcino in the region of Tuscany
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The Winery Caparzo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Brunello di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Tuscany
In the top 8500 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Brunello di Montalcino wines
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The wine region of Brunello di Montalcino

The wine region of Brunello di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Soldera or the Domaine Casanova di Neri produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Brunello di Montalcino are Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Brunello di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of iron, potpourri or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried rose, berry jam or rose petal.


The wine region of Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

The word of the wine: Dried

Said of a worn out red wine lacking flesh and volume.

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