Stephen Tanzer:  Rated as outstanding.  "Medium ruby. Pretty floral, effusively fruity aromas of juicy red cherry and redcurrant; curiously, the sangiovese dominates the cabernet for a change. Sappy and fresh on the palate, with plenty of juicy, mouthwatering red fruit, this is dense and minerally and possesses surprising creaminess considering its bright acids. Finishes with fine-grained tannins and very good length."  Aug07.

Winery:  "Colour - Deep ruby red.  Nose - Ample, elegant, refined, sweet and fruity with spicy aromas.  Palate - Soft, firm, fat with dense and sweet tannins, well balanced acidity in harmony both texture and body. Long and persistentfinish fruity with small red fruits and spicy tones."

Wired For Wine:  This appellation has been making wines since the Etruscan times with wine jars dating back to 1000 B.C.  The Bonacossi family has been making wines for 12 centuries.  For that amazing devotion, we are all richly rewarded in this Sangiovese blend.  The Villa di Capezzana Carmignano goes beautifully with just about any cheese, pastas with simple sauces and grilled veal chops or steaks.  This is the perfect accompaniment to a delicious eggplant parmigiana or spaghetti with a sausage marinara.  If you're thinking about a meat entree, our first choice would be a veal chop grilled the way you like, joined by a nutty Manchego polenta.  Because it's so fantastic with cheese, we say forego dessert this time, and bring out a platter of your favorites along with some Marcona almonds and dried fruits.  Buongusto!

Size:  750 ml
Varietal:  80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Alcohol:  13.5%
Vinification: fermentation in steel tanks, malolactic fermentation in French oak
Development:  in barrique and tonneaux of 3.50 hl. for 15 months
Vintage:  2004
Region:  Carmignano, Tuscany, Italy