Tenuta di Capraia - effe 55 - Gran Selezione2020
RED WINE
- Producer Tenuta di Capraia
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- Appellation Chianti Classico
- UPC 0 15643 57175 6
Reviews
Decanter 93
At the eastern limit of Castellina, bordering Radda, Capraia's two-hectare Casanuova di Pietrafitta vineyard climbs to 550 metres. Facing northeast, the low yielding 50-year-old vines bear approximately one kilogram per plant. Delicate scents of white blossom are flecked with black pepper and flint. This is linear and relatively slim in build yet offers worthy depth of red cherry and currants tangled with crushed herbs. Crisp acidity propels a stony mineral sensation, and fine, chalky tannins assert their grip. Perhaps just a touch dry.
by MM, Decanter , 2024
James Suckling 93
This is a spicy and earthy red with aromas of ripe dark berries, walnuts, licorice and Chinese five spice. It's medium- to full-bodied with a medium-chewy tannin frame and a lightly chalky texture. Long, compact and savory finish. Unfiltered.
by CN, James Suckling , 2024
Vinous Media 94
The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Effe 55, 100% Sangiovese, is full of character. It also clearly needs time to come together. White pepper, chalk, dried flowers, mint and intense red fruit open with some coaxing. I very much like the energy here. Readers should expect a somewhat tense, austere Gran Selezione with quite a bit of potential.
by AG, Vinous Media , 2024
Wine Enthusiast 90
On the nose, tart black cherries and blood orange sparkle above a savory, earthy foundation of balsamic, damp soil and fresh coffee. The palate runs with the fruit flavors, but a persistent coffee note flows smoothly into a dark chocolate finish. Acid splashes against taut tannins.
by DC, Wine Enthusiast , 2024
Wine Spectator 93
Developing nicely, this red delivers fading cherry and plum fruit, along with leather, spice, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors. A supportive structure keeps this focused through the mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2040.
by BS, Wine Spectator , 2024