2019 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino

These Sangiove grosso grapes come from the Caprili vineyard, which is 335 metres above sea level and is planted with vines that have an average age of 15 years. These vines are planted close together (4,000 vines per hectare) and each vine yields an average of around 1.5 to 2 kg of grapes. For the alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats, the family uses only natural yeasts; cultivated yeasts are out of the question here. During the soaking of the skins, a period of around 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-in-the-making is aged for three years in Slavonian oak barrels. These barrels have different capacities: 30, 40 and 60 hectolitres. Finally, the Brunello di Montalcino is left to rest in the bottle for at least 4 months, depending on the outcome of the fermentation, before it is released onto the market. This is a serious Brunello di Montalcino: fleshy, concentrated and with a powerful structure. The grainy tannin is beautifully ripe and comes across as firm yet friendly. The excellent balance between fruit aromas (mainly cherries), acids and tannin makes this wine very harmonious. Caprili's Brunello di Montalcino has spicy aromas of toasted oak and toasted almond husk.

2017 - 94/100 Parker

2018 - 94/100 Parker