96
points
Capezzana 2005 Riserva White (Vin Santo di Carmignano)
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$55
This gorgeous Vin Santo from the Carmignano subzone of Tuscany is made with 90% Trebbiano and 10% Sancolombano. With a luscious, dark amber color, this sweet wine offers smooth, long tones of raisin, dried apricot, honey and toasted nut. It’s a true masterpiece with amazing intensity and complexity.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
95
points
Capezzana 1995 Ghiaie della Furba Sangiovese (Toscana)
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$53
Simply a splendid Super Tuscan that offers absolutely everything, and more. At 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 30% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, you could say Bordeaux has come to Tuscany with fine credentials. Rustic and full, with layers of clear, chewy fruit. Call it a 1% wine, meaning it is better than 99% of everything else.
— M.S.
(11/15/1999)
91
points
Capezzana 1999 Sangiovese (Carmignano)
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$21
In 1998 Capezzana eliminated its “reserve” wine, thereby bumping up the quality of its DOC Carmignano by leaps and bounds. And the ’99 is something to behold. Rich, extracted and jammy it is, with nuances throughout of crème de cassis, coffee, maple and most of all, chocolate. With a finish that coats every corner of your mouth, this Sangiovese (with 20% Cabernet)…
— M.S.
(8/1/2002)