…and the Wine Spectator named it its
Number 15 Wine of the Year…..

2019 Caprili Brunello di Montalcino

$67.99 with shipping included on 6 bottles or more

One of our favorite Brunellos from the PRIMA restaurant years, the Caprili style is always all about balance. We’ve always appreciated its great accessibility while young and love the fact that they age impressively well too. Of course, in 2019, there’s more of everything- it’s sort of a one-louder version of Caprili Brunello! There is more of Sangiovese Grosso’s deep, slightly rustic dried red cherry, its buttery essence of old bomber jacket and all those wild fennel and herb aromas packed in a medium- to full palate that turns to mint chocolate, iron-y mineral and wood smoke on the finish. Tightly knit but still accessible, aromatic and complex, it’s also crowd-pleasingly effusive with an easy-to-love personality. Drink it now because it’s just delicious or hold for the next decade and discover one of the really fine examples of the attributes of the 2019 vintage! This is a must-have!

Wine Spectator #15 Wine of the Year: This red is all about finesse, delivering superb balance and complexity, with cherry, raspberry, earth and wild herb aromas and flavors. Succulent and charming, yet with a solid base of tannins and vivid acidity, this remains focused through the long aftertaste. 96 points
Vinous: The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably pretty, wafting up with a blend of violets and lavender before giving way to steeped plum lifted by mint. This is racy and sleek, with cooling acidity and mineral tones that excite the palate. Juicy acidity enlivens tart wild berry fruits. The 2019 finds its center through the finish, as fine tannins emerge and a crunchy sensation lingers. Licorice and bitter blackberry notes taper off slowly. In a word, fantastic. The balance of complexity, structure and energy places the 2019 very high in my book. 95 points
Robert Parker: The Caprili 2019 Brunello di Montalcino reveals a very pretty bouquet with a level of ripe fruit and pure cherry essence that does not come easily to a wine aged five years following the harvest. The primary fruit remains intact in this vintage. This village bottling shows velvety richness and concentration that stems directly from that exceptional fruit quality. There is rich texturing and fine chalky tannins to close. 95 points
Wine Enthusiast: Tobacco, truffle, violet and hints of mocha and cherry pie unfold on this beautiful Brunello. Classically crafted and elegantly structured, it delivers flavors of ripe Morello cherry, wild raspberry, baking spice and licorice alongside enveloping, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it nicely balanced. 96 points