2017 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

These Sangiove grosso grapes come from the Caprili vineyard, which is 335 meters above sea level and is planted with vines that have an average age of 15 years. These vines are planted closely together (4,000 per hectare) and each vine yields an average of 1.5 to 2 kg. grapes. The family uses only natural yeasts for alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel barrels; cultivated yeasts are out of the question here. During the soaking of the peels, a period of about 25 days, the temperature is closely monitored and corrected if necessary. At Caprili, the family believes that it should be between 28 and 30° Celsius. After fermentation, the Brunello-to-be is aged for three years in Slavonian oak barrels. These barrels have different capacities: 30, 40 and 60 hectolitres. Ultimately, the Brunello di Montalcino then rests in the bottle for at least 4 months, depending on the outcome of the fermentation, before it is marketed. This is serious Brunello di Montalcino: fleshy, concentrated and with a strong structure. The grainy tannins are nicely ripe and are firm yet friendly. The excellent balance between fruit aromas (mainly cherries), acids and tannins makes this wine very harmonious. Caprili's Brunello di Montalcino has spicy aromas of toasted oak and toasted almond husk.

94/100 Parker