Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020
(Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 95] [JD 93] [TWI 92] [VM 92] [WA 92] [WS 91] [DM 90]

About the Winery:
Caparzo produced its first vintage of Brunello di Montalcino in 1970 when the situation in Montalcino was very different than it is now. At the time, there were only 13 wineries in Montalcino, and this makes Caparzo one of the historic Brunello producers. The distinguishing characteristic of Caparzo's Brunello di Montalcino is the origin of its Sangiovese. Indeed, the estate is one of the few in Montalcino that has vineyards in the various geographic areas of the Appellation. What might seem to be just a detail is instead quite positive, because the different locations of Caparzo's vineyards allow the estate to draw the most from the different microclimates and terroirs present in Montalcino. The grapes harvested from the vineyards in the various areas of the Appellation are carefully selected to lay the foundations for a complex wine that brings together all of the characteristics that make Brunello one of the world's most sought after wines.

Tasting Notes:

COLOR: Ruby, tending towards garnet with age.
BOUQUET: Penetrating, ample, and very complex, with echoes of wild berry fruit.
PALATE: Dry, warm, firm, harmonious, delicate and austere, and persistent.

FOOD-WINE PAIRING: Roasts, grilled and spit-roasted meats, game, braised meats, aged cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18C (64F), best if opened 1 - 2 hours before served.

Ratings & Reviews

95 Points - James Suckling:
"A bright red with firm, integrated tannins that provide length and focus. It’s medium-bodied with citrus and berry character and excellent length. I like it now, but give it two or three years to show its full potential. Same quality as 2019? Best after 2027." (Sep 2024)

93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"Bright red in color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is inviting and pure with aromas of ripe red cherries, fresh Mediterranean herbs, dried lavender, and roses. Medium-bodied, it's inviting all the way throughout, with fine tannins, refreshing acidity, and a clean, orange citrus-noted finish, with gently tapering length. If it hasn't gone up in price, it's still one of the better values in the region. Highly consistent. Drink 2025-2040." - Audrey Frick (Jan 2025)

92 Points - The Wine Independent:
"Showing freshness more than power, the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino showcases wild strawberries, fresh leather, damp earth, and cinnamon stick. Lithe on the palate, with fine tannins and fresh acidity, this is very enjoyable and elegant. It is a wine with liveliness and a medium-long finish." - Vanessa Conlin (Dec 2024)

92 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino lifts from the glass with an enticing blend of crushed plums and wild berries accentuated by lavender and flowery underbrush hints. This displays silken textures and a lifted feel, with tart red berry fruits guided by brisk acidity as a cascade of inner florals swirls throughout. The 2020 leaves a coating of sweet tannins and a bitter blackberry tinge while finishing with wonderful length and concentration." - Eric Guido (Nov 2024)

92 Points - Wine Advocate:
"In the bottle with the green label and proprietor Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini's signature in gold, the Caparzo 2020 Brunello di Montalcino offers a lot of fresh fruit with cherry and redcurrant at the front. This vintage succeeds at bringing us a very elegant and streamlined style. The aromas take on more volume with time, adding hints of blue flower, rose and toasted coriander seed. It finishes with lean consistency, silky tannins and medium length. This is an ample release of 160,000 bottles, and I see this wine for sale all over the place in Italy." - Monica Larner (Nov 2024)

91 Points - Wine Spectator:
"This harmonious red reveals ample energy and dimension, with a spice hint framing cherry, iron, sanguine and underbrush flavors. Its tannins are dense and present but not obtrusive. Fine length. Best from 2027 through 2042. 15,000 cases made, 7,500 cases imported." - Bruce Sanderson (Jun  2025)

90 Points - Decanter Magazine:
“The first property Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini purchased in Montalcino, Caparzo is one of five estates she now owns with her children, Igino and Alessandra. Vineyard holdings have grown from 30 hectares in 1998 to 110ha today. A blend of sites, the classic Brunello is relatively expressive with attractive perfumes of mint, pepper and bay leaf atop strawberry and blackberry. Well weighted though wanting a bit more definition, the palate proposes a mix of slightly confected red and dark berries. Juicy acidity keeps this bright and afloat, and pliant tannins say ‘drink now’." - Michaela Morris (Nov 2024)