Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2005

 
Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2005
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  BN#293370
Category: Red Wine
Varietal:Sangiovese Grosso
Region: Italy » Tuscany » Brunello di Montalcino
Producer: Caparzo
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Caparzo

Color: Ruby red, tending to garnet red with ageing. Bouquet: Penetrating, very full and varied, reminiscent of wild berries. Flavor: Dry, warm, full-bodied, harmonious, delicate and austere at the same time, persistent. Food Combinations: Roasts, grilled, spit-roast or braised meats, game, ripe cheeses.

Wine Advocate

The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is surprisingly dark in profile for this bottling. A sweet, Pinot-like bouquet leads to perfumed black cherries, spices, licorice and tobacco. This mid-weight, graceful Brunello offers gorgeous balance, with an expressive core of fruit that flows through to a long, refined close. The 2005 is one of best versions of this wine I have tasted in some time. In 2005 the estate did not make either their Riserva (usually a selection of barrels in the cellar) or their La Casa single-vineyard selection, and the addition of that fruit here undoubtedly contributes to the wine’s overall sense of harmony. The rest of the fruit was sourced from the Il Cassero and Caparzo vineyards. Though not a blockbuster, this is a very elegant Brunello. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020.

Score: 92. —Antonio Galloni, April 2010.

Wine Spectator

Plum and ripe berry notes, with hints of strawberry jam, follow through to a full body, with a solid core of ripe fruit, chewy yet polished tannins and a long finish. This is deep and rich. Best after 2012.

Score: 92. —James Suckling, June 15, 2010.

Wine Enthusiast

Clean and elegant with polished tannins and a silky texture. Caparzo makes some of the nicest Brunello you will find in the USA. This vintage is characterized by bright berry tones and a lean but elegant feel in the mouth.

Score: 91. —Monica Larner, October 01, 2010.

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