Reviews & Ratings

2008 Arnaldo Caprai Italy (Other Regional Reds) "Collepiano"

Winery: Arnaldo Caprai

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Collepiano"

Wine Category: Italy (Other Regional Reds)

Grape blend: 100% Sagrantino

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Umbria

State or country: Italy

Price: $60

Cases produced: 6,667

KWG Score: 90.8 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: December 5, 2014

Wine Review: This midnight purple colored wine from Arnaldo Caprai opens with a gentle, yet inviting blueberry and boysenberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and very smooth. The flavor profile is a mineral infused black licorice with notes of black olive. I also detected hints of cherry, oak and especially espresso towards the end. The finish is rather dry and its well-endowed dusty tannins stick around for quite some time. I would decant this wine and serve it with a well-marbled ribeye. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Colour: Densely coloured, ruby red, almost black, which develops to garnet with the ageing of the wine Aroma: Aromatically sensational, intense, with notes of mature fruit and hints of spice and aromas of vanilla transcended from the barriques Taste: Potent, soft and velvety, with a slightly bitter aftertaste Serving suggestion: Typically served with meat roasts, steak, matured cheeses game and international cuisine.

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