Tenuta Caparzo is a Tuscan wine estate in the Montalcino region known for its signature Brunello di Montalcino ‘Vigna La Casa’. It was founded in the late 1960’s by a group of friends who bought an old ruin with vineyards in Montalcino. The farm estate was renovated, modernized and planted with new vineyards.

In 1998, Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, who owns the neighboring Altesino, purchased Caparzo and she immediately carried out her objective of combining tradition and innovation with the help of her son Igino and daughter Alessandra.

Caparzo, derived from “Ca’ Pazzo” as shown on some ancient maps, covers an overall surface area of 200 hectares. It includes 90 covered by vineyards, distributed over different hillsides in the borough of Montalcino. The vineyards are at a heights ranging from 720 to 985 feet above sea level. The soils ranges between sandy-clay, shale-clay (marl), shale-renaceous rich in skeleton, and sandy-stony. The exposure of the vineyards, the nature of the lands and the microclimates of the areas give fullness, age-ability and character to the Caparzo wines.

Caparzo's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is only produced in the finest vintages and from grapes selected personally by winemaker Massimo Bracalente. The grapes are in part from vineyards located in the northern part of the Montalcino appellation, at an elevation of 720 feet, and in part from vineyards south of Montalcino, at an elevation of 885 feet. In both cases the vineyards are on sandy-stony, south-southeast facing Pliocene terrains.

The first Caparzo Riserva Brunello di Montalcino DOCG was produced in 1980. The wine has the capacity to age for up to 40 years.

Introducing the 2016 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, an Italian treasure hailing from the picturesque vineyards of Tuscany. This wine showcases the Sangiovese Grosso varietal in a manner that is as poetic as it is intoxicating. Delivering an alcohol content of 14.0%, it is a robust red wine that comes sealed with a traditional cork closure.

The Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a wine that carries the unique signature of its producer, Caparzo. Its deep red color hints at the layers of flavors and aromas that it offers, culminating in an experience that is as rich as it is memorable.

This 2016 vintage has been showered with accolades, with reviewers highlighting its seamless construction, soft and plush texture, and the beautiful tannins that add to its full-bodied appeal. The tasting notes highlight a symphony of flavors, evoking images of polished wood, red and black berries, forest undergrowth, and mint, along with undertones of earth, mushroom, dark fruit, dried cherry, blue flower, iron ore, and candied orange peel.

There are also notes of tobacco, balsam herb, and gardening soil that add depth and dimension to this exceptional wine. The supple palate presents fleshy black cherry, star anise, and espresso, all enveloped in velvety, fine-grained tannins. The fruit is compact and supple, with a robust textural fiber and power that is sure to captivate your senses.

The 2016 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a wine that demands time, promising to refine and reveal more of its allure with each passing year. Whether enjoyed now or saved for a special occasion in the future, this wine is sure to leave a lasting impression.