Capanna, Moscadello di Montalcino

This bottle was a big improvement, still the rich pineapple taste and golden hue, but a taut, non-syrupy style with a warm finish, nectar!

Deep gold, pineapple syrup with a warm glowing finish, not as vibrant as expected, past it's prime

Decent Rosso. Dark Rudy red, medium to low acidity and course tannins. The alcohol is apparent and slightly overpowering. Ripe cherry, olives, Tuscan dust, ripe strawberries, young leather and wet forest floor. After about 3 hours of air, the tannins have settled down but are still a bit harsh. Not as elegant as some other other rossos but still a nice wine. Would I buy again? No. Il poggione, il palazzone, Casanova do Neri and mastrojanni all come to mind …

Benvenuto Brunello - Toronto 2014 (Toronto, ON) : Wow! This is Capanna's redeeming wine for me! Best Moscadello of the day. In the more fresh, less oxidative style. Nose and palate features cold orange pekoe tea, orange peel, nectarine, apricot, saffron and pineapple in syrup. Fantastically long finish. Excellent.

Wow, wow, wow and more wow. I didn't know they made dessert wines like this in Montalcino. A bit disappointed upon opening, it was rich and flat. But after an hour or so, this is singing in the glass. So pure, mineral and intense, with lots of nail polish, grape, peach, orange peal and spice. Medium to full bodied, with a considerable amount of sweetness, balanced by building acidity. Reminiscent of a Sauternes. Will benefit from more time, ten years? …

Full bodied with smooth tannins. Raspberry, cherry and a hint of sweet oak on the palate. Still a bit young, so decant for at least an hour.