Capanna winery

CAPANNA

TOSCANA

The Capanna farming concern, property of the Cencioni family ever since 1957, lies to the north of Montalcino in the area of Montosoli. Held to be one of the best Brunello "crus", it is still run today on an exclusively family basis, with advice from the enologist Paolo Vagaggini. The vineyards, which cover about 20 hectares, have been planted in the best areas of the farm, and are cared for with the passion and experience of generations of vine dressers. Harvesting, done entirely by hand, is done so as to choose the grape bunches which are best suited for each kind of wine. Brunello di Montalcino comes from this selection, followed by ageing for four years in Slavonian oak casks. These become five years for the Brunello chosen to become Riserva (Reserve). Due to its long ageing and the care and attention afforded to its production, Brunello di Montalcino is now considered to be one of the most precious and exclusive wines, to be matched with game, roast meat and seasoned cheese, but it is also an excellent meditation wine.

Wines:

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 

Year: 2004 

Type: DOCG 

Grape blend: Sangiovese 100% 

Fermentation: About 25 days at controlled temperature 

Refinement time in barrel: Over 3 years 

Refinement time in bottle: Over 6 months 

Date of introduction to the market: January 2009 

Colour: intense ruby red, with garnet reflex. Bouquet: ethereal, red fruit and vanilla, persistent. Taste: harmonious, with excellent tanninity and structure, very persistent.

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA DOCG

Year: 1999 
Type: DOCG 
Grape blend: Sangiovese 100% 
Fermentation: 25 days at controlled temperature 
Refinement time in barrel: Over 4 years 
Refinement time in bottle: Over 1 year 
Date of introduction to the market: January 2005 
Colour: intense ruby red, loaded, lively. Bouquet: very intense and complex, fruity and spicy, with a touch of red fruits, pastry and liquorice; with a great outlook for future development. Taste: great structure in its acid and tannic components, well supported by the softer components; very persistent.

ROSSO DI MONTALCINO

Year: 2006 
Type: DOC 
Grape blend: Sangiovese 100% 
Fermentation: 18 days at controlled temperature 
Refinement time in barrel: 12-15 months 
Refinement time in bottle: some months 
Date of introduction to the market: May 2008

ROSSO DEL CERRO

Year: 2007 
Type: Rosso Toscana IGT 
Grape blend: Sangiovese 100% 
Fermentation: In stainless steel 
Refinement time in wood: 4 months 
Refinement time in bottle: 3 months 
Date of introduction to the market: June 2008

SANT’ANTIMO ROSSO

Year: 2004 
Type: DOC 
Grape blend: Merlot 90% - Sangiovese 10% 
Fermentation: About 20 days at controlled temperature 
Refinement time in barrel: Over 12 months 
Refinement time in bottle: About 6 months 
Date of introduction to the market: December 2006




SANT’ANTIMO PINOT GRIGIO

Year: 2007 
Type: DOC 
Grape blend: Pinot Grigio 100% 
Fermentation: In stainless steel 
Refinement time in wood: 4 months 
Date of introduction to the market June: 2008



MOSCADELLO DI MONTALCINO

Year: 2008 
Type: DOC 
Grape blend: White Moscato 100% from native clones 
Date of introduction to the market: December 2008