Tenuta di Capezzana, Barco Reale di Carmignano DOC (Tuscany, Italy) 2023 ($17 Dalla Terra)

Barco Reale di Carmignano fits the Italian “rosso” category, as in Rosso di Montalcino, a fruit-forward rendition of a structured age-worthy wine. Capezzana, a leading producer in Carmignano, has fashioned a fragrant and refined one, filled with red cherries counterbalanced by earthy savory notes. Fine structure imparted by Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend is apparent and prevents overwhelming fruitiness.
93 Michael Apstein