Brunello Di Montalcino Capriolo | Terre Nere

Brunello Di Montalcino Capriolo | Terre Nere

Sale price€115,00
Rosso
Toscana (IT)
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Sangiovese grosso 100%
Enjoy it within 8 years
15% vol.
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Production and refinement

Manual selection of the grapes from the Vigna del Capriolo (at 280 meters above sea level, with dark and friable galestro soils, sandstone, and calcite), in 15 kg baskets.

Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration for 30/40 days in steel vats. Aging for 36 months in 10-hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels. Maturation for at least 6 months in the bottle.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

A beautiful intense ruby red color.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it bursts with notes of forest fruits and earthy tones, along with more complex aromas of vanilla.

Tasting

On the palate, it is rich and structured, savory, with soft and silky tannins. A powerful and refined red wine, finishing with a beautiful long finale.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Brunello Di Montalcino Capriolo | Terre Nere ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany, Siena

Hectares of vineyards: 10

Terre Nere

Montalcino always surprises, both for its Sangiovese and for the women and men who produce it. The story of this winery begins long ago: Mr. Vallone, in the post-war period, moved from the countryside of Palermo to the heart of Tuscany.

It was his son Pasquale who built the winery, which is now tended by his grandchildren Francesca and Federico. The winery is located to the south-southeast of Montalcino, in the locality of Castelnuovo dell’Abate, on the slope crowned by the Castello della Velona.

Terre Nere

The soils are black, a legacy of the ancient extinct volcano, Monte Amiata.

In the cellar, Francesca is a staunch traditionalist, insisting on long aging periods in large wooden barrels; in the vineyard, to promote biodiversity, she employs techniques such as the safeguarding of beneficial insects, mulching, cover cropping, fertilization with manure, and the use of natural products. All this is done to maintain a balanced relationship with the surrounding habitat.

Region and territory

Precious and elegant: the wines of the undisputed queen of Italian oenology

Tuscany

Precious and elegant: the wines of the undisputed queen of Italian oenology

Tuscany

Precious and elegant: the wines of the undisputed queen of Italian oenology

Tuscany

Tuscany is one of the most important Italian regions for wine, famous worldwide for its renowned labels. Here, wine truly has been part of history and culture for centuries, as far back as the 14th century with the establishment of the "Lega dei Vinattieri" (Wine Merchants Guild).
The Tuscan landscape also tells the story of the territory's strong winemaking vocation: from the hills of Chianti and the Etruscan Coast to the panoramas of Val d’Orcia and Val di Chiana, kilometers of splendid vineyards stretch out before our eyes, producing excellent wines.

Tuscany is one of Italy's most suitable regions for the production of quality wines and has conquered world markets since the 1980s. Bathed by the Ligurian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea, it has predominantly hilly terrain with a temperate climate, mild winters, and cool summers.
The various types of grapevines cultivated in Tuscany are greatly influenced by the soil on which they grow, ranging from sandy soils in the west to tuffaceous soils, and even clayey and calcareous soils.
A special mention goes to "galestro," a type of local soil that also gives its name to a wine from the Chianti area.

Montalcino

Montalcino is an area covering 24,000 hectares, of which only 15% is occupied by vineyards. The hill of Montalcino has numerous pedological environments due to its formation over different geological eras.

The soil becomes richer in skeleton while the active layer reduces, as these soils are formed from the decomposition of original rocks. The climate is typically Mediterranean, generally dry, but also with continental characteristics due to its intermediate position between the sea and the Central Apennines.

The presence of slopes with different orientations, the marked modulation of the hills, and the difference in altitude between valley areas and the higher territory create very different microclimatic environments, even in areas very close to each other. The most common training system in the vineyard is the spurred cordon, obtained through short pruning of a variable number of spurs.
Montalcino offers a unique pedological variety, bearing witness to different geological eras.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A structured and intense Brunello di Montalcino, which requires pairings with dishes of equal character and aromatic intensity. The typical Tuscan cuisine offers many opportunities for territorial pairing.

Matching by contrast

A red wine with excellent savoriness and tannicity, which contrasts well with slightly bitter and juicy preparations, such as those cooked on the grill.

It pairs well with

Pairs well with stewed game, grilled meats including the classic Florentine steak, and first courses with significant meat-based sauces.

Matching by concordance

A structured and intense Brunello di Montalcino, which requires pairings with dishes of equal character and aromatic intensity. The typical Tuscan cuisine offers many opportunities for territorial pairing.

Matching by contrast

A red wine with excellent savoriness and tannicity, which contrasts well with slightly bitter and juicy preparations, such as those cooked on the grill.

It pairs well with

Pairs well with stewed game, grilled meats including the classic Florentine steak, and first courses with significant meat-based sauces.

Wild Boar Stew

A rich autumnal dish with a bold flavor, enhanced by slow cooking and intense aromas. It pairs perfectly when served with delicious taragna polenta.

Bistecca alla Fiorentina

La "Bistecca alla Fiorentina", simply known as "bistecca" in Tuscany, is a cut from the loin of veal or beef (typically Chianina or similar breeds), featuring a distinctive "T"-shaped bone with both tenderloin and sirloin. It is grilled over charcoal for approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side. This Tuscan specialty is delicious, savory, and full-bodied.

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