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Being considered by your neighbors and peers as the region’s “most underappreciated man” is a little bit of a dubious honor that I’m sure Patrizio Cencioni prefers he didn’t have – but for now, here we are. A few years ago, when I was in Montalcino tasting mainly Brunellos, Riservas and Rossos, I was blown away by Capanna’s wines. Every. Single. Bottle Patrizio pulled out seemed to be more invigorating than the next, like he was constructing a classical piece of music.
I left dazzled- and asked some of my next stops what they thought about Patrizio and his beautiful Capanna estate. That’s when I learned that most of his peers consider him Montalcino’s most underappreciated man, consistently making fabulous wines that for whatever reason haven’t garnered the crazy prices and feverish sellouts than some of his peers have enjoyed even whilst making inferior wines.
I found it funny when a year later it was echoed in Antonio Galloni’s Tuscan write-up, “Patrizio Cencioni continues to do fabulous work, and yet Capanna remains very much under the radar considering the quality of the wines.”
As many say, the three most important aspects to great Montalcino are location, location, location and there are not many that can compete with the Capanna’s location. Tucked away right along the uber-famous Montosoli subzone in the Northern part of the appellation, there isn’t a better representation of galestro and marine sentiment driven soil. That’s probably why every wine Patrizio makes is outstanding, with more expression and depth than the next.
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93 Points, Vinous
Lively medium red. Pure, very refreshing aromas and flavors of raspberry, licorice and violet on the drop-dead gorgeous nose. Then sweet and pliant, boasting delightful energy and balance, with the red fruits and subtle herbal notes conveying a distinct coolness on the mineral, vibrant and very long finish. A real essence of Sangiovese, this is an absolutely splendid Rosso di Montalcino. Well done.
93 Points, James Suckling – 92 Points, Wine Spectator
This wine is so stinking good– there’s a reason it’s been a multiple recipient of a Wine Spectator Top 100 Wine of the Year nod. With a fresh 92-point review, this may follow some of its predecessors on the end of the year lists. Regardless, this is a fantastic Oregon Pinot that I would recommend to anyone. It’s just so fresh and vibrant with an emphatic expression of berries and herbs and an effortless smoothness that lasts all the way through the finish. It’s Oregon Pinot at its best– when you feel like you’re drinking silk.
The Tonelli family are royalty in this region, with four generations of grape growers leading the way and even establishing the local D.O.C. Their 2020 Ponente is 100% Sangiovese and is an absolutely incredible wine for the price. Less than $20/bottle for fleshed out, high-toned, zipped up Sangiovese? Count me in. It screams for pizza or summer salads, squash or a charcuterie plate. It’s about to be one of your new favorites.
The 2019 North Coast vintage in Napa and Sonoma for Cabernet Sauvignon is outrageously good. The big three wine critics have already come in calling it one of the best of the last few decades. Of course, Chad Alexander finds himself in the right place at the right time. If there’s someone who can churn out full-bodied, well-structured Cabernet Sauvignon that can compete with the big boys at a fraction of the price, it’s Chad. Cherry cola, blackberries, fig jam and a hint of sage on the palate with plenty of depth and complexity. This has a solid, juicy core and a smooth, lingering finish. This baby should drink well for two decades at least.
98 Points, James Suckling #36 Top US Wine of the Year – 97 Points, Decanter
In 2015, the last of four consecutive drought years and one of Napa’s great vintages over the past few decades, it’sno surprise that one of Napa’s all-time great wineries turned in a flawless bottling from the legendary Martha’s Vineyard. Decanter absolutely gushed, giving it 97 points and declaring, “no Cabernet has the aromatic profile of Martha’s. They would even go so far to say, “There isn’t a more definitive Cabernet Sauvignon in the world, at any price.” James Suckling would go a step further in the points department giving the wine a 98, but if Wine Enthusiast had got their hands on it, this would be a 100-point wine yet again. Just 30 bottles of Napa winemaking history up for grabs today.
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