Capezzana Carmignano Villa di Capezzana DOCG Rated (2005)
Winery: | Tenuta di Capezzana |
Region: | Italy » Tuscany » Carmignano |
Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Type: | Dessert/Fortifieds |
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Carmignano on SnoothJanuary 2011
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April 2010
The 2006 Piaggia, Carmignano, Il Sasso shows a ruby red color in the glass with aromas of black cherry, lavender and herbs, lead pencil and just the right amount of toasty oak. On the palate, I found juicy blackberry with a citrus twinge, followed by cedar on a well-structured frame with balanced acidity. Citrus and sour cherry show on the med... Read More
April 2010
Smoky oak and leather on the nose. This offering is remarkably accessible and beautifully balanced with a lingering openness rare for such a young vintage. The opulent taste of dark fruit, smoke, leather and licorice dominate this wonderfully balanced 70% Sangiovese, 20 Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot blend. Indeed, the low yields which compri... Read More
April 2010
Was the higher rated wine in a 4 Sangiovese wine tasting. However was better with food but not as good after the meal. Read More
March 2010
Not bad for sangiovese. Read More
January 2010
What a surprise since I picked this up after reading a brief article on Carmignano and thought to taste one. Amazing nose that reads like a basket of red fruit. First it's raspberry, then wild berries and then cherry cough drops followed up by cedar and saddle leather. The palate reveals sour cherries, creme fraiche and clove. Medium body with w... Read More
October 2009
What a surprise since I picked this up after reading a brief article on Carmignano and thought to taste one. Amazing nose that reads like a basket of red fruit. First it's raspberry, then wild berries and then cherry cough drops followed up by cedar and saddle leather. The palate reveals sour cherries, creme fraiche and clove. Medium body wi... Read More
March 2009
3.5 stars(80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon)Appearance: deep+ ruby/slight purple coreNose: prounounced intensity aromas of tar, slight rubber (blew off a bit some some air), sour cherryPalate: medium+ acidity, flavors of sour cherry, hint of anise and eucalyptus; with a mouth-coating viscosity. Read More
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