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Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva

The 2013 Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Nicolas Belfrage, Stephen Brook and Bruno Besa on Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva - an internationally acclaimed red from Tuscany.
Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva
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Wine Name
Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva

Wine Producer
Castellare di Castellina

Score
86

Wine Style
Red

Grape Type
Sangiovese

Country
Italy

Vintage
2009

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Nicolas Belfrage: Fairly deep, with some turn on rim. Not an immediately charming nose: less fruit than vegetal. Some tough tannins and not a lot of charm on palate. Needs time, not a lot of fun right now. 14

Bruno Besa: Deep ruby to purple rim. Youthful, clean nose with red fruits and flowers, yet a touch simple; medium body with clean fruit and hints of new oak. Very well made but a bit simplistic. 14.5

Stephen Brook: Very deep red. Dense black-cherry-and-plum nose. Very rich, voluptuous; a tad soft but not too soupy. Very concentrated, with firm oak tannins on the mid-palate and some moderate acidity to keep it alive on the palate. Clearly youthful, but it seems balanced and should develop more complexity with more age. Quite long. 17

Details

Wine expert Nicolas Belfrage
Stephen Brook
Bruno Besa
Tastings year 2013
Region Tuscany
AppellationDOCG - Classico
% Alcohol By Volume13.5
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