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2011 Arnaldo-Caprai Collepiano
- Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG, Italy
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 49 / 750ml
- Red - Bold and Structured
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- from 4 Critic Reviews
- Organic
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Previously Arnaldo-Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco was not labeled as Collepiano.
Critic tasting note: "Deep garnet. Lovely nose showing a basket of red and black fruits with a floral touch. Full, compact palate with svelte proportions that is still not very open and supported by a solid structure. Vegetal presence imparts bitterness on the finish." - 88/100, Gilbert & Gaillard
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Highlights
- From Montefalco Sagrantino, Italy
- Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 49 / 750ml
- Red Wine – Bold and Structured
- Sagrantino
- Pairs well with Beef and Venison
- Organic
Winery
Arnaldo Caprai is a leading Umbrian wine estate based in Montefalco in central Italy, and is particularly known for its classic examples of the Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG wines.
The estate was founded in 1971 by Arnaldo Capr...
Details
- Region or Appellation
- Alcohol ABV
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14.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
- Blend
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100% Sagrantino
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Oak Type
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American
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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Spurred Cordon with vine density of 6.000-8.000 vines per Ha. Yield per hectare 5 tons.
- Ageing
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24 months in French oak barrique and minimum 6 months aging in the bottle.
- Producer Tasting Notes
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Aroma: surprising complexity from blackberry jam to rose pot pourri, from nutmeg to pepper, from pine resin to mint, from clove to cocoa Taste: soft and persuasive, intense persistant finish. Fresh, with complex tannins.
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About the Wine
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Tortellini Main Course
- Italian
- Costata di Manzo Main Course
- Grilled Tuscan rib
- Contains: beef rib
- Italian
- Grouse roast with porcini Main Course
- Italian
- Parmesan Cheese Course
- Italian
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