2020 Carmignano Villa di Capezzana
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In the bottle with the white label, the organic Tenuta di Capezzana 2020 Carmignano Villa di Capezzana boasts a clear personality. The bouquet is very ripe in 2020, and you get soft fruit tones of blackcurrant and bitter plum. This blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon ends with a food-friendly touch of acidity and a mid-weight finish. You might want to pair it with cacio e pepe, given the wine's freshness. There are hints of black pepper on the close that seal the deal. This is a big production of 70,000 bottles.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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Opening like a veritable spice box, the 2020 Carmignano Villa di Capezzana entices with its autumnal blend of allspice, clove, and star anise before giving way to steeped plums and sage. It’s silky and refined, with supple textures and ripe red and blue fruits that swirl across a stream of vibrant acidity. It leaves a pleasantly chewy sensation while finishing with fine-grained tannins and a staining of primary concentration. Wait a full minute and hints of white pepper still linger. Wow. While richer than usual and easier to appreciate out of the gate, the 2020 is balanced for a long and steady evolution.
Full bottle 1,249 g. Blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in tank and then 50% aged in French oak tonneaux for at least 12 months, 50% in large oak barrels for 16 months.| Mid garnet. Attractive blend with neither grape ingredient dominating, though it's still quite tannic. Perhaps the Sangiovese tang slightly overbears the Cabernet fruit. I'd wait a few months before drinking this and ensure I'm drinking it with food. (JR)