2018 Tenuta Caparzo - Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Decanter.com – 90 pts – MM: *Harvest took place between the middle and end of September, starting with Caparzo’s vineyards in the south moving counterclockwise to finish with those in the east. This Brunello emits clean, straightforward notes of candied cherry, liquorice and mint. It's sufficiently concentrated, with lively acidity to balance. Assertive tannins seem a bit off-kilter for this overall gentle offering, though nothing some fagioli e salsiccia wouldn’t sort out. Will drink best in its first few years following release.* - 11/2022

Falstaff Magazin – 92 pts – OK, SS: *Leuchtendes Rubinrot. In der Nase ausdrucksstark und klar, nach Kirschen und Orangen, Hagebutten, im Nachhall aufgeriebener Pfeffer. Am Gaumen packend, mit griffig-saftigem Tannin, zeigt auch schüchterne rotbeerige Frucht, im Finale auf feinen erdigen Noten.* - 03/2023

Vinum Magazin – 17,5/20 pts: *Delikate Blume mit Waldbeeraromen, auch Noten von Leder, Trüffel und Blüten; die Tannine geschliffen und gut eingebunden, viel Saft, viel Eleganz der Abgang anhaltend auf Frucht- und balsamischen Aromen. Unaufdringlich und elegant.* - 01/2023

JancisRobinson.com – 16/20pts – WS: *Youthful ruby. Concentrated, but slightly muted, sour cherry on the nose. Supple and quite pure on the palate with just enough depth. Bitter-sweet, firm tannins on the finish. A tiny bit lean but not unpleasantly so. Can be approached now.* - 11/2022

Vinous.com – 92 pts – EG: *Dusty black cherries, crushed rocks and dried flowers create a classically inviting bouquet as the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino opens in the glass. It’s soft-textured with racy acidity that propels its ripe red fruits across the palate, as chalky minerals and sweet spices mingle toward the close. This finishes potent and long with a staining of fine tannins while maintaining a lovely freshness. The 2018 may not be built for the long term, but I expect that it will overdeliver for years to come.* - 10/2022