CaparzoBrunello di Montalcino

2010 Brunello di Montalcino

Caparzo

93Average Score

Central Italy / Italy

Red

Bright red cherries, plums, smoke, tobacco, flowers, cedar and spices are all beautifully delineated in the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino. Vibrant and lifted throughout, the 2010 captures the freshness of the vintage in spades. Already soft and accessible, the 2010 can be enjoyed now or cellared for a decade or so. (Feb 2015) www.vinous.com Drink 2015-2027

Antonio Galloni, Vinous Score: 93/100

6x75cl	-	3 Immediate \| 0 Marketplace	Duty Paid	£219.00
Mags	-	0 Immediate \| 4 Marketplace		£75.00
Bts	-	1 Immediate \| 0 Marketplace	Duty Paid	£39.00
6xMags	-	0 Immediate \| 2 Marketplace		£437.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

So much dried-lemon and orange-peel character here. Wet leaf, wet earth, stone and lightly smoked meat. Full body, integrated tannins and a savory, tangy finish. Fleshy and yummy. Fabulous deal. Drink or hold on release. (Jan 2015) www.jamessuckling.com

James SucklingScore: 95/100

Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 93/100

Caparzo's 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a lush and voluptuous wine with soft cherry aromas at the front of spice, dark chocolate and toasted almond. The wine is more approachable in style with a drinking window that can offer pleasure to those too impatient to wait. The tannins are also more evolved and integrated for a more gentle approach. The finish is marked by an evident touch of vanilla from the oak. eRobertParker.com.February, 2015

Monica Larner, Wine AdvocateScore: 92/100

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Product Details

Country

Italy

Region

Central Italy

Sub-region

Tuscany

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

14%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window