Capezzana
Tenuta di Capezzana: Winemakers Since 802 AD
At Capezzana, history is measured in millennia. They have been producing wine since the year 802, a staggering heritage that makes them one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in Italy. Located in the Carmignano area, this estate is a sanctuary of biodiversity, where the magic formula of their success lies in the extreme diversity of each vineyard’s soil and orientation.
The Trebbiano Challenge: A Visionary Bet
While Capezzana is legendary for its reds, the true modern revolution of the estate is its Trebbiano. Launched in 2000, this wine was a bold bet to relaunch and ennoble the Trebbiano grape in Tuscany, proving that this variety could achieve world-class complexity and longevity.
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Masterful Viticulture: Through meticulous mass selection, short pruning, and severe green harvesting, Capezzana produces a very rich must of concentrated quality.
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The Aging Process: Fermented and aged in tonneaux, the wine acquires elegant perfumes and a structure that lends itself to exceptionally long aging, evolving beautifully over the years.
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Biodiversity in every Bottle: The estate’s commitment to preserving its fantastic natural ecosystem ensures that every glass reflects the authentic, wild soul of the Tuscan landscape.
A Legacy of Excellence
Capezzana is more than just a winery, it is a custodian of Tuscan culture.
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Ancient Roots: With over 1,200 years of documented winemaking, the estate balances an immense respect for the past with a constant drive for innovation.
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Carmignano Terroir: Situated in one of the smallest and oldest DOCG areas in Italy, the estate benefits from a unique microclimate that produces wines of extraordinary elegance and balance.
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Sustainable Future: Their approach to viticulture respects the land, ensuring that the biodiversity of the vineyards remains the star of the production.
Gourmet Pairings
The Trebbiano Capezzana is a sophisticated choice for fine dining, offering a versatility that surprises even the most experienced palates.
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White Meats: Its structure and aromatic depth make it a perfect companion for roasted poultry or veal dishes.
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Shellfish & Seafood: The wine’s elegance cuts through the sweetness of shellfish, creating a refined and balanced pairing.
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Aged Cheeses: Try it with a medium-aged Pecorino to appreciate how its acidity and body interact with the savory notes of the cheese.
Step into a legacy that spans over a thousand years. Explore the Capezzana collection and discover the wine that redefined the potential of Tuscan white grapes!
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Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Tuscan Elegance in a Bottle
The Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a true expression of the refinement and history found within one of Tuscany’s most prestigious estates. Distinguished by its bright green color, this oil is celebrated for its rare elegance and delicate character. On the palate, it is soft and fruity, beautifully balanced by a subtle touch of spice that adds personality and depth. It is the perfect companion for enhancing Mediterranean dishes, elevating natural flavors with grace and sophistication.
Tenuta di Capezzana: Over a Millennium of History
At Tenuta di Capezzana, quality is not a recent pursuit, but a vocation that spans centuries. The estate’s history of production is remarkably ancient, with records documenting their activity dating back to the year 802. This extraordinary longevity speaks to the deep, unbroken connection between this land and the generations who have nurtured it with unwavering dedication.
The Secret of Biodiversity
If you are looking for the secret formula that makes Capezzana products so exceptional, you will find it in the great diversity of the estate’s soil and the unique orientation of its groves. This creates a fantastic level of biodiversity, which is directly reflected in the complex sensory profile of our olive oil. This natural richness, combined with careful and respectful agronomic techniques, yields a product of purity and complexity that is difficult to replicate anywhere else.
Why Choose Capezzana Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Refined Sensory Profile: A perfect balance between softness, fruity notes, and a signature touch of spice.
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Historic Quality: An estate with over 1,200 years of experience in tending to the Tuscan landscape.
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Unique Terroir: The result of exceptional biodiversity, where each olive grove benefits from distinct soils and exposure.
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Guaranteed Purity: An extra virgin olive oil that celebrates the elegance and delicacy of the Tuscan countryside.
Label:
100% Italian organic extra virgin olive oil
Superior category oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means.
Produced and bottled by Tenuta di Capezzana S.r.l. Carmignano, Italy Via Capezzana, 45
Nutritional information per 100ml:
energy 3466kj- 828kcal, fat 92g (of which saturated fatty acids 17g, monounsaturated fatty acids 66g, polyunsaturated fatty acids 9g), carbohydrates 0g, of which sugars 0g, protein 0g, salt 0g
Store away from light and heat sources.
Barco Reale di Carmignano Capezzana , Tasting notes:
Elegant, with notes of black cherry and raspberry well blended with the ripe fruit. ripe fruit. In the mouth it is soft, enveloping, with soft tannins and good body. The acidity is present, but well balanced by the tannic richness. The finish is long, with an aftertaste that tends towards sweet liquorice.
A very small and perhaps little-known DOC, but with wines of great quality. On the outskirts of Florence, wine has always been produced at Tenuta Capezzana.
Label:
CAPEZZANA
CONTE CONTINI BONACOSSI
Barco Reale di Carmignano
Controlled Designation of Origin
ENTIRELY PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY TENUTA DI CAPEZZANA S.R.L CARMIGNANO-ITALY
ORGANIC WINE PRODUCED IN ITALY
750ml
13.5%
contains sulphites
Italian agriculture
Capezzana
At Capezzana they know it well, they have been making wine since 802, not 1802. If you’re looking for the magic formula which makes their wines so special, you’ll find it in the great diversity of each vineyard’s soil and orientation that create extreme and fantastic biodiversity.
Vin Santo Di Carmignano DOC Riserva Capezzana, Tasting notes:
It shows an intense golden yellow color. the scent is very complex, fruity, with hints of dried and candied fruit, apricot and orange peel; floral notes are also present. The palate is complex, sweet, smooth and with a fruity and persistent aftertaste.
Vin Santo Di Carmignano DOC Riserva Capezzana
It was this wine to coin the famous saying “meditation wine” but it is a perfect match for cantucci and all Tuscan sweets, blue cheese and even liver pâté
Capezzana
At Capezzana they know it well, they have been making wine since 802, not 1802. If you’re looking for the magic formula which makes their wines so special, you’ll find it in the great diversity of each vineyard’s soil and orientation that create extreme and fantastic biodiversity.
Trebbiano IGT Capezzana, Tasting notes:
Fruity, floral, broad and clean, soft on the palate, harmonious balance between freshness and intensity. Long fruity aftertaste
Vinruspo comes from a blend of sangiovese 75% cabernet 20% canaiolo nero 5%. It is excellent as an introductory wine, accompanied by first courses in general and also with white meats.
Label:
CAPEZZANA
CONTE CONTINI BONACOSSI
VIN RUSPO
Controlled Designation of Origin
ROSATO
ENTIRELY PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY TENUTA DICAPEZZANA S.R.L CARMIGNANO-ITALY
ORGANIC WINE-PRODUCED IN ITALY
750ml
12.5%
Contains sulphites
Capezzana
At Capezzana they know it well, they have been making wine since 802, not 1802. If you’re looking for the magic formula which makes their wines so special, you’ll find it in the great diversity of each vineyard’s soil and orientation that create extreme and fantastic biodiversity.
Villa Di Capezzana, Tasting notes:
Elegant, with notes of black cherry and raspberry well blended with the ripe fruit. In the mouth it is soft, enveloping, with soft tannins and good body. The acidity is present, but well balanced by the tannic richness. Long finish, with a sweet liquorice aftertaste.
A very small and perhaps little-known DOC, but with wines of great quality. On the outskirts of Florence, wine has always been produced at Tenuta Capezzana.
Label:
CAPEZZANA
CONTE CONTINI BONACOSSI
Carmignano
CONTROLLED AND GUARANTEED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN
BOTTLED AT THE ORIGIN BY THE WINE GROWER TENUTA DI CAPEZZANA SRL CARMIGNANO TANA
ORGANIC WINE - PRODUCED IN ITALY
750 ml
Italian agriculture
14.5% VOL
contains sulphites
Capezzana
At Capezzana they know it well, they have been making wine since 802, not 1802. If you’re looking for the magic formula which makes their wines so special, you’ll find it in the great diversity of each vineyard’s soil and orientation that create extreme and fantastic biodiversity.
Trebbiano IGT Capezzana, Tasting notes:
It shows a straw yellow color and nuances of gold. To the nose almond, yellow flowers of the field, vanilla are the most present notes. To the palate it is intense, harmonic with delicate tannins. Elegant, ethereal and balanced, with a complex and persistent aftertaste.
Trebbiano is the novelty and the bet of the company; produced for the first time in 2000 with the aim of relaunching the Trebbiano grape in Tuscany. From a mass selection, a short pruning, a severe green harvest, and a late harvest, Capezzana obtains a very rich must, which ferments and ages in tonneaux, acquires elegant perfumes, and lends itself to long aging. If you’re looking for the magic formula which makes their wines so special, you’ll find it in the great diversity of each vineyard’s soil and orientation that create extreme and fantastic biodiversity. To match the Trebbiano Capezzana, we suggest white meat or shellfish.
Label:
CAPEZZANA
CONTE CONTINI BONACOSSI
TREBBIANO
TUSCANY
TYPICAL GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION ENTIRELY PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY TENUTA DI CAPEZZANA S.R.L. CARMIGNANO ITALY ORGANIC WINE PRODUCED IN ITALY
750ml and
13.5% vol
Contains sulphites
Capezzana
At Capezzana they know it well, they have been making wine since 802, not 1802. If you’re looking for the magic formula which makes their wines so special, you’ll find it in the great diversity of each vineyard’s soil and orientation that create extreme and fantastic biodiversity.
Ghiaie della Furba Capezzana, Tasting notes:
Very intense, almost impenetrable ruby red. Broad, complex, elegant, fine, sweet, fruity with intense spicy notes. Soft, structured, great volume, with dense and sweet tannins, acidity in balance with the structure. Long, persistent, fruity aftertaste with taste sensations of small red berries from the undergrowth married to intense and complex spicy notes.
This wine was born from an idea of Ugo Contini Bonacossi in 1979 with the intention of producing, in Carmignano, a wine with Bordeaux grapes.
Label:
CAPEZZANA
CONTE CONTINI BONACOSSI
GHIAIE DELLA FURBA
TUSCAN
TYPICAL GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
CREATED IN 1979 FROM VINEYARDS LOCATED ON THE GRAVELLY BANKS OF THE FURBA STREAM BY CONTE UGO CONTINI BONACOSSI AGED
THEN AGED IN BARRIQUES IN THE COOL, QUIET CELLARS OF THE VILLA.
14.5% vol
CONTAINS SULPHITES
750
ENTIRELY PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY TENUTA DI CAPEZZANA S.R.L. CARMIGNANO ITALY
ORGANIC WINE - PRODUCED IN ITALY
Capezzana
At Capezzana they know it well, they have been making wine since 802, not 1802. If you’re looking for the magic formula which makes their wines so special, you’ll find it in the great diversity of each vineyard’s soil and orientation that create extreme and fantastic biodiversity.
