2021 Villa di Capezzana Carmignano, Capezzana

• Style: Structured Tuscan red
• Taste: Violet, wild berry, coffee, cassis with refined tannins
• Food: Roasted beef, game, aged cheeses, grilled meats
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, special dinners
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 30 mins, drink now through 2030

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Intense ruby depth with violet and wild berry layered beneath coffee and vanilla. The palate reveals intelligence: 80% Sangiovese delivers structured acidity and refined tannin framework, while 20% Cabernet Sauvignon contributes dark cassis concentration and liquorice that lingers. Full-bodied and confident, yet never heavy — a wine that breathes and gains depth as it settles.

The Winery — Capezzana

The Contini Bonacossi family, now in their fourth generation, steward this historic estate west of Florence whose records stretch to 804 AD. Under consultant winemaker Franco Bernabei's guidance, Capezzana has achieved distinctive focus and personality. Grapes come from organically farmed vineyards on schistous clay and limestone, yielding wines of gentler acidity and suppleness. The 2021 underwent stainless-steel fermentation for a week, followed by extended skin contact and malolactic conversion in French oak. A split aging regime — 70% in 3.5-hectolitre tonneaux for 12 months, 30% in larger barrels for 16 months — balances freshness and depth before a final year in bottle.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Roasted beef, braised game, and aged hard cheeses (Parmesan, aged Gouda, fontina) are natural companions; it shines alongside grilled meats and mushroom-led dishes where rosemary echoes the wine's own savour. Organic and vegan-friendly, this wine drinks beautifully now and sits among the finest modern expressions of Sangiovese we've found. It reminds us that Italy's classical blends remain as compelling as any statement wine. Whether you're gathering for Sunday lunch or a special date night, this full-bodied red rewards patience and good company — a wine that gains depth as it settles in the glass and in your cellar.