Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Riserva Rosso Riserva DOC 2016

James Suckling

Here’s a very floral and “postmodern” Montefalco that shows dried violets, lavender, bay leaf, pine cones and some dried meat. It’s still warm and hearty on the full-bodied palate, but bolstered by carefully wrought tannins and direct acidity.

WinesCritic.com

Intense on the nose with notes of sweet licorice, cinnamon and juniper berries. Rich in chocolate and dark chocolate and orange peel in the background that well dispenses authority and refinement. Full body, velvety tannins and a precise and brilliant finish. Delicious right from the start it will be better from 2021 onwards.

Antonio Galloni

The 2016 Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso Riserva blends 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino and 15% Merlot to create a powerful but deeply alluring expression, showing crushed blackberry and cherry offset by spiced orange, with sweet and savory herbs, crushed stone and hints of animal musk. On the palate, soft textures envelop the senses, contrasted by tart red fruits, grippy minerality and fine tannins, yet for all of the youthful tension, there’s a cooling, subtle sweetness here that provides balance. The finish is long and structured, resonating on sweet herbs, with hints of mocha and tobacco. It’s not a shy wine, yet if you enjoy the style, a few years of cellaring will unlock even further depth.

Falstaff

Dyb mørk rubinrød med lette granatæbleskær. Først viser vinen noter af jord, masser af tobak, dernæst mørke bær og en smule lakrids. Rig, powerfyldt og helt til stede i munden, hvor den åbner med finkornede tanniner og i finalen byder på mørk chokolade.

Decanter

Matured for 20 months in oak rather than the 12 months of the non-Riserva, this displays much more wood influence. Strawberry and hedgerow berry aromas are joined by tobacco and wood notes, while the palate is juicy, intense yet fresh, with plump red and black berries and a herbal character on the mid-palate leading to a chocolatey finish. It's all nicely balanced by fresh, zingy acidity and ripe, chewy tannins.

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