Dark and imposing, the 2016 Carmignano Riserva Trefiano smolders up from the glass, with rich plums giving way to crushed violets, stone dust, hints of tobacco and saddle leather. An opulent wave of velvety textures floods the entire palate with ripe red and black fruits, leaving a saturation of minerals and grippy tannins in its wake. This is potent, long and structured; yet the balance is on point, as notes of hard red candies and hints of licorice fade. The 2016 Trefiano is quite a wine. This is a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Caniolo that spends eighteen months refining in medium-toast tonneaux, half new and half second pass.
94 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Dec 2021)
Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo make up the Tenuta di Capezzana 2016 Carmignano Riserva Trefiano. This expression shows poise and balance with dark fruit, leather, spice and tobacco. Fruit from a classic vintage has shaped a wine with classic lines. The blended reds of Carmignano offer distinctive richness and dark fruit intensity. This wine faithfully mirrors that sense of place. Dusty mineral notes appear on the close.
93 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Dec 2020)
A pretty pumped-up Carmignano with lots of ripe fruit and new wood, yet there’s underlying seriousness to the full body and intensity with a long, flavorful finish. Needs a year or two still to come together. Drink after 2022.
93 points, James Suckling (Aug 2020)
The juicy black cherry and raspberry fruit is complemented by notes of wild herbs, iron and tobacco in this energetic red. Allied to a firm, dry structure, this finds equilibrium as the long finish plays out. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo. Drink now through 2033. 500 cases made, 100 cases imported.
92 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Oct 2019)
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