Moscadello di Montalcino DOC Vendemmia Tardiva 2020 - Capanna x 3

Why the winemaker recommends Capanna Moscadello di Montalcino DOC 2020 Vendemmia Tardiva

The Capanna winery has preserved the liquid memory of Montalcino for generations, translating the microclimate and the rock into timeless labels. Here, wine is an act of respect, an artisanal narrative where the human hand follows the rhythm of nature to create interpretations of pure and vibrant authenticity.

The Moscadello di Montalcino DOC Vendemmia Tardiva 2020 is not a simple sweet wine, but a magnetic, profound, and completely unconventional sensory experience.

Characteristics of Moscadello di Capanna

Visually magnificent in its deep, warm, and mature golden yellow color, this nectar reveals itself as a meditation masterpiece, housed in a precious 0.5-liter bottle. Its organoleptic profile unfolds through layered complexity:

• On the Nose: The approach is surprising and captivating. A balsamic gust of mint and eucalyptus slices through the air, introducing the wild, Mediterranean note of prickly pear. It is an olfactory prelude of rare nobility.
• On the Palate: A masterful contrast is revealed as soon as it hits the palate. The dense pulp of the ripe apricot intertwines with floral nuances of acacia and lime, then settles into a deep texture of bee honey.
• Balance and Finish: The monumental, enveloping sweetness never lapses into static, as it is immediately taut and verticalized by a sharp, vivid acidic blade. The finish reveals a bitter, almost medicinal and noble whisper, perfectly cleansing the palate.

Recommended pairings for Moscadello di Montalcino Vendemmia Tardiva

Thanks to its extraordinary acidity and noble bitterness, this Moscadello breaks the mold of the classic cloyingness of sweet wines, lending itself to both traditional and daring haute cuisine pairings:

• Salty and Blue Cheese Contrasts: The perfect pairing is with intense cheeses such as spicy Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or Blu del Moncenisio. The sweetness of the wine balances the cheese's saltiness, while the acidity cleanses its fattiness.
• Aged Cheeses: Excellent with a Pecorino Toscano DOP aged in a cave or a Parmigiano Reggiano aged over 36 months, served with a drizzle of chestnut honey that recalls the bitter aftertaste of the wine.
• Historic Pastries of the Territory: It pairs magnificently with traditional Sienese and local desserts such as Tuscan Cantucci, Ricciarelli di Siena made with almond paste, and Panforte, rich in dried fruit and spices. Also excellent with apricot or bitter orange tarts.
• Haute Cuisine Pairings: Extraordinary when paired with Foie Gras or Liver Pâté served on toasted brioche bread (where the mint notes cut through the fatty component), or with Duck à l'Orange, perfectly balancing the complexity of the meat and the sweetness of the citrus sauce.

Serving Temperature and Meditation

The best way to fully enjoy its layered complexity is to drink it in absolute solitude as a meditation wine at the end of a meal.

The ideal serving temperature is between 10-12°C. We recommend serving it chilled initially, allowing the wine to slowly warm in the glass to gradually reveal all its aromatic and balsamic nuances.