Tenuta di Capraia - Chianti Classico2020
RED WINE
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Producer
Tenuta di Capraia
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Blend
10% Canaiolo and Colorino
90% Sangiovese
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Country
Italy
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Region
Tuscany
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Appellation
Chianti Classico
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UPC
0 15643 25621 9
Reviews
James Suckling 91
A rich and spicy expression of Chianti Classico with cumin and fennel on top of the black cherries and sweet raspberries. Quite full for a Chianti Classico, with ripe but juicy and firm tannins to close.
by JS, James Suckling , 2022
Vinous Media 90
The 2020 Chianti Classico is endowed with terrific depth and presence. Dark red/purplish fruit, game, incense, iron and tobacco lend quite a bit of nuance. I suppose the 2020 is a bit rough around the edges, but I can look past that given how much complexity is in the glass. This strapping Chianti Classico has a ton to offer.
by AG, Vinous Media , 2022
Wine Spectator 91
A dark and slightly brawny version, yet with concentrated black cherry, blackberry and violet flavors. The structure is dense, with fine-grained tannins. Fresh finish. Sangiovese, Colorino and Canaiolo.
by BS, Wine Spectator , 2022
Technical Details
Food pairing
White meat, red meat and medium-aged cheese.
Tasting notes
Chianti Classico Tenuta di Capraia is a wine with an optimal complexity and structure. Ruby red colour with violet tinges. Intense and rich aroma, vinous, fruit-driven. Pleasant cherry notes, refreshing and well-balanced with hints of integrated vivid tannin.
Vineyard
VINEYARD: Various spots in Località Capraia
SOIL: Medium soil, with clay and marl
SURFACE OF THE VINEYARD: 45 Ha
AGE OF THE VINEYARD: From newly planted to 35 years
SUN EXPOSURE: Various
AVERAGE ALTITUDE: 300m asl
DENSITY OF PLANTATION: 5000 Plants/Ha
AVERAGE YIELD: 1.2 Kg/plant
PRUNING Runner: system and Guyot
HARVEST: From the second half of September to the first half of October
Vinification
MACERATION: Under controlled temperature (28°C) for 10-12 days
MALO-LACTIC FERMENTATION: In steel tanks
OAK AGEING: At least 1 year in the traditional Chianti barrels, followed by 3 months in steel tanks and at least 6 months in the bottle.
YEARLY PRODUCTION: 150,000 bottles approx
Wine
This wine is made from the grapes harvested in our 45Has estate located in Localita Capraia, Castellina in Chianti. This vineyard faces South and is located at 300 m asl, on a medium soil, deep, fertile and with a high content of clay.