Tenuta Cappellina Casa del Capo | Tuscany, Italy

£14.70

Casa del Capo is an everyday, 100% Sangiovese, non-DOC ‘Super Tuscan’

Tenuta Cappellina’s experience in the vineyards has allowed them to increase the level of tannin ripeness, that is softness, at harvest. This also means they can push a little more each year in terms of yields. They have come to the conclusion “that it is almost better to allow the vigour in our vineyards to blow-off steam, rather than cut back excessively”.

50% is aged for 12 months in large 33hl Slavonian oak botti, the other 50% vinified in stainless steel.

While it is common in the industry to see wines aged in small French oak barrels, this method of softening tannins can often reduce the fruitiness and freshness of the wine. Tenuta Cappellina use large barrels (botti) – here there is less contact of the oak on the wines and therefore the wines are aged for longer.

The result are softer, easier wines, more suited to the current consumer taste.

Wines are made without the addition of any chemicals, including preservatives, dyes or sugar. There is minimum use of sulphites.

Casa del Capo is an everyday, 100% Sangiovese, non-DOC ‘Super Tuscan’

Tenuta Cappellina’s experience in the vineyards has allowed them to increase the level of tannin ripeness, that is softness, at harvest. This also means they can push a little more each year in terms of yields. They have come to the conclusion “that it is almost better to allow the vigour in our vineyards to blow-off steam, rather than cut back excessively”.

50% is aged for 12 months in large 33hl Slavonian oak botti, the other 50% vinified in stainless steel.

While it is common in the industry to see wines aged in small French oak barrels, this method of softening tannins can often reduce the fruitiness and freshness of the wine. Tenuta Cappellina use large barrels (botti) – here there is less contact of the oak on the wines and therefore the wines are aged for longer.

The result are softer, easier wines, more suited to the current consumer taste.

Wines are made without the addition of any chemicals, including preservatives, dyes or sugar. There is minimum use of sulphites.

Origin: Tuscany, Italy

Grapes: Sangiovese

Tasting Notes: Dark garnet colour, showing prominent ‘legs’ in the glass. Herbal bouquets dominate the nose with a touch of smoke and little fruit aromas. The vibrant, tangy palate has a lovely pepper and spice character; the typical Sangiovese red-cherry fruit develops through opening.

ABV: 14.5%

Vintage: 2019

Ageing potential:

Attributes: oak aged, minimum use of sulphites.

Closure: screwcap

Farming: certified organic

Sustainability info: Bio-diverse vineyard

Winemaker: Atillio Pagli 

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Food pairing suggestions: A great match for roast lamb, or tapenade.