2020 Capriccio Italien
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One of the world's most famous composers named one of his musical compositions Capriccio Italien. We believe we have created a wine which deserves to be identified by the same name as the music written 125 years ago. Hence, for the pleasant of experiences, forget about food and wine pairings. Instead, try this wine with a little Tchaikovsky.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Paso Robles
Acid
0.67
pH
3.55
Residual Sugar
0.02%
Alcohol %
14.9
Wine Enthusiast
91
Wine Profile
Awards
There's strong herbal kick to the nose of this Super-Tuscan blend of 43% Sangiovese, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Malbec, 3% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot, with thyme clippings surrounding the red-fruit aromas. The palate combines dark purple and blueberry fruits with lavender and cracked pepper for a complex treat. — Matt Kettmann
Vineyard Notes
Despite receiving not quite average rainfall this winter, some of the later rains and the cool spring buoyed an early burst of growth on the vines. Even with the record-breaking heat as we entered harvest, our vineyard received little supplemental irrigation throughout the summer as our vine canopies matured and slowed without intervention. Harvest 2020 was a bit of a sprint. Starting a tad earlier and ending in early November, this vintage was one for