95 points, Wine & Spirits
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94 points, Wine Spectator
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94 points, James Suckling
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92 points, Vinous
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About the Wine
Critic Reviews
95 points, Wine & Spirits
95 points, Wine & Spirits
94 points, James Suckling
94 points, Wine Spectator
92 points, Vinous
"Grown on the Montosoli hill in the northeastern sector of Montalcino, this wine shows impressive freshness and verve for the hot and dry 2017 vintage. Notes of graphite and salinity cool the concentrated red and black cherry flavors as hints of licorice and fennel emerge. The wine gains energy after a few hours in the glass as the grippy, ferrous tannins begin to relax. Decant it an hour before serving with a grilled ribeye. -Reviewed by Stephanie Johnson"
95 points, Wine & Spirits
"Grown on the Montosoli hill in the northeastern sector of Montalcino, this wine shows impressive freshness and verve for the hot and dry 2017 vintage. Notes of graphite and salinity cool the concentrated red and black cherry flavors as hints of licorice and fennel emerge. The wine gains energy after a few hours in the glass as the grippy, ferrous tannins begin to relax. Decant it an hour before serving with a grilled ribeye. Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL"
94 points, James Suckling
“This is fresh, but shows ripeness from the vintage with plums and berries, as well as some dried mushrooms and cherries. Full-bodied, yet formed and crisp. Layered and extremely long. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two, when the tannins will be a little better resolved.”
94 points, Wine Spectator
“An intense, muscular red hallmarked by black currant, black cherry, stony mineral, and sanguine flavors. Reveals a meaty character midpalate, with sinewy yet refined tannins holding court on the finish. Fine balance and length. Best from 2025 through 2042.”
92 points, Vinous
“The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna La Casa takes things to a deeper, darker and earthier place, with underbrush and sous-bois giving way to wild herbs and red currants. It’s silky in texture yet salty and savory to the core, delivering mineral-laced woodland berries and smoky notes toward the close. This tapers off with persistence, leaving a staining of primary concentration, along with hints of lavender and blackberries. The 2017 may not have the structural staying power that I typically associate with La Casa, but it is a wonderful expression of vintage and terroir.”
About The Winery
The origins of the place named Caparzo are still unknown. According to some, the name is derived, as shown by ancient maps, from Ca' Pazzo; according to others, the term should derive from the Latin Caput Arsum, indicating 'a place touched by sun'. The history of Caparzo dates back to the end of the 1960s at the dawning of Brunello di Montalcino, when a group of friends, fond of Tuscany and of wine, purchased an old ruin with vineyards at Montalcino. The farm estate was renovated, modernized, and new vineyards were planted. In a short time, Caparzo made itself known in the Brunello market. In 1998, 30 years after the first rows of vines were planted, the farm estate came to a turning point when Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini purchased Caparzo. With the help of her son, Igino, and daughter, Alessandra, she immediately carried out her objective: combining tradition with innovation to create a high-quality wine that is the expression of an excellent territory.
