Cappellina
Tuscany
2021 Tenuta Cappellina Chianti Classico
2021 Tenuta Cappellina Chianti Classico
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Tenuta Cappellina, in the far south of Chianti Classico, is a large organic, sustainable and biodiverse estate, but it’s a boutique-sized wine producer with only about a tenth of its nearly 95ha under vine, some of it outside the Classico area and therefore producing IGP Toscana. The Chianti Classico is essentially Sangiovese with just a little Canaiolo and it’s aged for two years in traditional large (30hl) oak casks.
Meat and tomato ragù, pasta dishes and Italian sausages are obvious matches, but there are plenty of other possibilities: steak and stews such as peposo; pork belly and wild boar stews; pasta e fagioli, pumpkin dishes, roast root vegetables and red peppers and, as long as it’s not too sharp, caponata.
The 20201Chianti Classico is a fabulous wine that overdelivers big time. Sumptuous, racy and inviting, the 2021 is lights-out. Dark blue-toned fruit, lavender, spice and a kick of licorice all meld together. Generous and deep, it would put many wines from more “important” appellations to shame. - 93 points, Antonio Galloni
A robust CC with aromas and flavors of red berries, red cherries, violets and oak spices. Medium- to full-bodied with a solid tannin framework and a long finish. The 15% alcohol adds weight to the mid-palate without disturbing the overall balance. The fruit remains bright throughout. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but will gain with bottle age. Try from 2026. - 93 points, James Suckling
