Introduction:
The 2004 Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino "La Casa" is a single-vineyard expression from one of Tuscany’s most respected producers. This wine exemplifies the elegance and power of Brunello, with exceptional aging potential and a deep sense of place.

Terrior:
Sourced from the prestigious "La Casa" vineyard on Montosoli Hill, one of Montalcino’s most revered sites. The vineyard’s combination of galestro soil, elevation, and optimal sun exposure contributes to the wine’s complexity, structure, and age-worthiness.

Appearance:
Deep garnet with a brick-orange rim, indicating graceful maturation. The wine is clear and bright, with slow-forming, thick legs.

Nose:
Intense and layered, featuring aromas of dried cherries, blackberries, leather, tobacco, and hints of balsamic. Secondary notes of cedar, truffle, and dried herbs emerge with aeration.

Palate:
Full-bodied and structured, with well-integrated tannins and vibrant acidity. Flavors of ripe red fruits, dark chocolate, and espresso intertwine with earthy undertones and spice, leading to a well-balanced profile.

Finish:
Long and elegant, with lingering notes of dried red fruit, leather, and a touch of minerality, showcasing the wine’s complexity and aging potential.

Overall Impression:
A beautifully evolved Brunello di Montalcino with exceptional balance, depth, and structure. This wine is at its peak but still has the potential to age gracefully for a few more years. Ideal for those who appreciate mature, terroir-driven Sangiovese.

Press:
94 points, Decanter:
"Another Montosoli Brunello, this time from Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, owner here since 1998. It's made in a style that showcases clear, well-styled red fruit whose immediacy is deceptive, as this wine can age gracefully in the medium to long term."

93 points, Wine Advocate:
"The single-vineyard 2004 Brunello di Montalcino La Casa is a sweet, layered offering that blossoms on the palate with notable elegance and class. The wine continues to build, showing terrific volume and density as its dark fruit accompanies the tannins all the way to the finish. This is an intense, brooding Brunello in need of bottle age, but its qualities are impossible not to admire even at this early stage. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024."

93 points, Wine Spectator:
""Rich and dense, with black cherry, blackberry, licorice and tar aromas and flavors. Dense and muscular, this red is still very fresh and long, with a tangy, savory finish."

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14%
Farming Practices: Conventional
Producer Name: Caparzo
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Tuscany (Montalcino)
Grape Varietals: 100% Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello)
Vintage: 2004
Wine Style: Dry, Full-bodied Red Wine
Winemaking Techniques: Aged for a minimum of 3 years in Slavonian and French oak barrels, followed by additional bottle aging
Pack Size: 750ml
Container Style: Glass Bottle
Closure Style: Cork