ON-579094 QC-10270178
Caparzo Brunello Di Montalcino 2008
Brunello (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy
LCBO# 579094
0V
8989
$44.95
Critic Reviews (3)
John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Fine, open, fragrant and delicate, spiced red fruit and flowers open for this attractive and feminine Brunello, in...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This lacks just a bit of depth and richness for Brunello, but the maturing aromatics are very complex, pleasant and...

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Nadia  Fournier
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Nadia Fournier

Located north of the appellation, Caparzo is a renowned area of ​​Montalcino. Not too much wood rather classic style....

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Community Reviews (2)
David Brodati, DipWSET
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David Brodati, DipWSET

Caparzo's 2008 Brunello sits almost translucent in the glass displaying a garnet hue with faintly brick coloured edges. It's an elegant and refined Brunello reflecting Caparzo's style and the cooler vintage. True to form Sangiovese characteristics come through with cherry and red berry notes, anise, tobacco and smoke. The mouthfeel is silky with tart fruit, spice, and chewy tannins that are entering a mellower phase of development. Framed by an acidic backbone, this wine is food friendly. Excellent length. Jan. 2015.

It's only wine but I like it
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It's only wine but I like it

Lighter and leaner than most Brunello (the vintage?), this Caparzo is Chianti Classico in weight and flavours. Sour cherry fruit, tart cranberries and hints of spice, but they is little in the way of oxidative fruit - this is quite fresh, even at nearly 10 years of age. Wood is but a minor feature. Once one gets past the expectations of a bigger richer wine, there is much to appreciate here. Complex, long finishing and food friendly. Fine current drinking and should hold for a few more years. Tasted Jul 2018.





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