98 points Luca Gardini: "Nort-eastern side of Montalcino, a historic and glorious winery, that keeps faithful to its interpretations of classic and juicy Brunello. Nose of blueberry, with touches of eucalyptus, orange peel and rhubarb. The mouthfeel is dense-sapid, crisp, with fruity-citrusy return. (Oct 2022)"
94 points Falstaff: "Shining, bright ruby colour with medium density. Open and inviting nose with fine notes of cherries and blood orange, very clear. Upon opening a lot of ripe berry fruit, raspberries and dark cherries. Finely-meshed tannin, light-footed and lively with a salty finish. (3/17/23)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino is ripe with cherry leather, a bit of umami with dried shitake, and licorice candy. It is medium-framed but has elegant concentration, with wild strawberry, fresh herbs, and lavender. It is a very attractive wine to drink 2024-2036. (3/6/23)"
93 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully perfumed in the glass, with dusty rose and licorice tones giving way to dried strawberries and hints of worn leather. This is a soft and delicate style of Sangiovese with vivid blackberry and cherry fruits that cascade across a core of saline-minerality. It's tannins are crunchy, yet don't get in the way of the 2018s energetic feel as it finishes potent and long with a hint of black currant and cocoa that lingers. Drink: 2024-2031. (Oct. 2022)"
93 points James Suckling: "Sour cherries, lemons, dried roses, porcini mushrooms and rosemary on the nose. Medium-bodied, bright and savory, with tasty layers accompanied by fine tannins. Excellent freshness. Drink from 2024. (1/5/23)"
92 points Decanter: "With vineyards on the Montosoli hill in Montalcino’s north, Capanna is now in the hands of the third and fourth generations. Father and son team, Patrizio and Amedeo Cencioni have released a lovely 2018 - an appetising fusion of mineral, sweet spice and medicinal herbs. The tannins are quite brisk but ultimately supple in mouthfeel, while a touch of wood dryness through the mid-palate resolves on the finish. Bright and lingering with a savoury tang. Drinking Window: 2023-2032. (Nov 2022)"
92 points Susan Hulme MW (The Wine Independent): "The Capanna estate is located in the prestigious Montesoli area in the northern part of the Montalcino zone. The Cencioni family owners bought the estate in 1957 and were one of the 25 founding members of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello. This 2018 Capanna Brunello di Montalcino has a light nose with some sweet red fruits, lifted cherries and cherries steeped in alcohol. On the palate the fruit is less ripe with crunchy, green leafy notes mixed with tart, red berry flavors. The tannins are quite grippy and chunky in style but this wine will appeal to those who like a robust style. Drinking Window: 2023-2033. (Feb 2023)"
94 points Falstaff: "Shining, bright ruby colour with medium density. Open and inviting nose with fine notes of cherries and blood orange, very clear. Upon opening a lot of ripe berry fruit, raspberries and dark cherries. Finely-meshed tannin, light-footed and lively with a salty finish. (3/17/23)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino is ripe with cherry leather, a bit of umami with dried shitake, and licorice candy. It is medium-framed but has elegant concentration, with wild strawberry, fresh herbs, and lavender. It is a very attractive wine to drink 2024-2036. (3/6/23)"
93 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is wonderfully perfumed in the glass, with dusty rose and licorice tones giving way to dried strawberries and hints of worn leather. This is a soft and delicate style of Sangiovese with vivid blackberry and cherry fruits that cascade across a core of saline-minerality. It's tannins are crunchy, yet don't get in the way of the 2018s energetic feel as it finishes potent and long with a hint of black currant and cocoa that lingers. Drink: 2024-2031. (Oct. 2022)"
93 points James Suckling: "Sour cherries, lemons, dried roses, porcini mushrooms and rosemary on the nose. Medium-bodied, bright and savory, with tasty layers accompanied by fine tannins. Excellent freshness. Drink from 2024. (1/5/23)"
92 points Decanter: "With vineyards on the Montosoli hill in Montalcino’s north, Capanna is now in the hands of the third and fourth generations. Father and son team, Patrizio and Amedeo Cencioni have released a lovely 2018 - an appetising fusion of mineral, sweet spice and medicinal herbs. The tannins are quite brisk but ultimately supple in mouthfeel, while a touch of wood dryness through the mid-palate resolves on the finish. Bright and lingering with a savoury tang. Drinking Window: 2023-2032. (Nov 2022)"
92 points Susan Hulme MW (The Wine Independent): "The Capanna estate is located in the prestigious Montesoli area in the northern part of the Montalcino zone. The Cencioni family owners bought the estate in 1957 and were one of the 25 founding members of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello. This 2018 Capanna Brunello di Montalcino has a light nose with some sweet red fruits, lifted cherries and cherries steeped in alcohol. On the palate the fruit is less ripe with crunchy, green leafy notes mixed with tart, red berry flavors. The tannins are quite grippy and chunky in style but this wine will appeal to those who like a robust style. Drinking Window: 2023-2033. (Feb 2023)"
| Product SKU | 347777 |
| Producer | Capanna |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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