Opening like a veritable spice box, the 2020 Carmignano Villa di Capezzana entices with its autumnal blend of allspice, clove, and star anise before giving way to steeped plums and sage. It’s silky and refined, with supple textures and ripe red and blue fruits that swirl across a stream of vibrant acidity. It leaves a pleasantly chewy sensation while finishing with fine-grained tannins and a staining of primary concentration. Wait a full minute and hints of white pepper still linger. Wow. While richer than usual and easier to appreciate out of the gate, the 2020 is balanced for a long and steady evolution.
94 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Mar 2024)
This red is expressive, with ripe cherry, raspberry, floral and wild herb flavors married to a supple texture. Well-structured and balanced, leaving a long, fruit-, iron- and spice-tinged aftertaste, with fine grip on the finish. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2026 through 2040. 6,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported.
93 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Oct 2024)
A solid, focused and compact red. Red berries, warm herbs, earth, mushrooms and baking spices dominate on the nose, following through to a full body with fine, slightly chewy tannins. Concentrated and dense, with a solid frame of tannins for the fruit and spices on the long, funneled finish. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2026.
93 points, James Suckling (Jul 2024)
The nose introduces a medley of damp earth, crushed stones, graphite, black pepper, blackberries and black plum skin, before the blackberries, pepper and earth assert themselves on the palate. Acid tingles around firm, tense tannins.
92 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2025)
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