Complex, harmonious, supple.
Only 20 kilometers west of Florence, in Tuscany, Carmignano is a commune in the province of Prato. Capezzana is located here, owned by the Contini Bonacossi family since 1920, it has however been a wine producing estate for centuries.
This blend of Sangiovese with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 10% Canaiolo was aged in 25HL French barrels for 12 months followed by another three months in bottle.
Bruised strawberry and purple berries, floral notes, licorice and sweet spices, leather, balsamic and pipe tobacco aromas lead to a supple and fleshy palate with fine chalky tannins. Balance and structure are all in check.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 17th, 2020

Complex, harmonious, supple.
Only 20 kilometers west of Florence, in Tuscany, Carmignano is a commune in the province of Prato. Capezzana is located here, owned by the Contini Bonacossi family since 1920, it has however been a wine producing estate for centuries.
This blend of Sangiovese with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Canaiolo was aged in French tonneaux barrels for 18 months followed by another two years in bottle.
Baking spices and sweet cherries, and strawberry jam, licorice and rose petals dominate the nose. It's smooth o the attack has a woven palate and supple weight; It is also fresh, complex, harmonious and persistent.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 17th, 2020

Complex, berries, concentrated.
Only 20 kilometers west of Florence, in Tuscany, Carmignano is a commune in the province of Prato. Capezzana is located here, owned by the Contini Bonacossi family since 1920, it has however been a wine producing estate for centuries.
This blend of Sangiovese with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in French barrique and tonneaux barrels for a year followed by another year in bottle.
Spiced strawberry compote, prune and leather, tobacco, balsamic, molasses and oregano aromas translate to a supple and complex palate. Sweet berry and cherry, cocoa, coffee, spice and balsamic flavours roll across a concentrated and lengthy palate.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 16th, 2020