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Tenuta di Capraia - Chianti Classico Riserva 2018

2018
Producer
Tenuta di Capraia
Blend
100% Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico
UPC
0 15643 66552 3
Red Wine
82104-18
Product Ratings
Wine Spectator 94pt

A succulent version, this red reveals cherry, strawberry, plum, floral, eucalyptus and tobacco aromas and flavors. Harmonious and enjoyable now, but there are still tannins to shed. Complex and long.

by Wine Spectator, 2022
James Suckling 92pt

A pretty nose of cherries and red plums with oregano and earth undertones. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Juicy, bright core of fruit on the mid-palate and a supple finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

by James Suckling, 2021
Vinous Media 93pt

The 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva needs a few years to be at its best, but it has plenty to offer. In 2018 the Riserva is on the lighter side, but that's not a bad thing at all. Crushed leaves, tobacco, incense, mint, licorice and coffee add complexity to a core of dark Sangiovese fruit. Wild and exotic, the Riserva is certainly compelling.

by Vinous Media, 2022

Vinification

MACERATION: Under controlled temperature (28 Celsius) for 10-12 days
MALO-LACTIC FERMENTATION: In steel tanks
OAK AGEING: At least 15 months in the traditional Chianti barrels, followed by 6 months in steel tanks and at least 1 year in the bottle
YEARLY PRODUCTION: 20,000 bottles approx

Tasting notes

Tenuta di Capraia Riserva is a deep ruby red wine. Its complex and sophisticated aroma reminds of fruits on a first step, gradually opening up and displaying spices and liquorice. On the palate it is fleshy, harmonious and full-bodied, with a long persistence.

Food pairing

Roast meat, game, aged cheese

Vineyard

VINEYARD: Various spots in Capraia and Bozzagone
SOIL: Medium soil, with marl and clay.
SURFACE OF THE VINEYARD: 45 Ha
AGE OF THE VINEYARD: Vineyards of 10 to 35 years
SUN EXPOSURE: East-West
AVERAGE ALTITUDE: 300m asl
DENSITY OF PLANTATION: 5,000 plants/Ha
AVERAGE YIELD: 1 Kg/plant
PRUNING: Runner system and Guyot
HARVEST: First half of October