Nicco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 - Capanna

Why the winemaker recommends Capanna Nicco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019

The soul of Capanna's perfection is captured in the Nicco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019. There are seasons when the earth stops following human time and decides to pursue the absolute. Capanna's Nicco 2019 is the fruit of one of those rare planetary alignments: a Brunello that doesn't simply offer itself to the palate, but demands to be listened to like a musical score.

The 2019 vintage, already legendary for its grace and balance, here becomes liquid poetry. In the glass, it moves with a regal step, revealing a deep color that promises mystery. The nose doesn't scream, but whispers: a continuous embroidery of dark fruits and wild notes, a whiff of undergrowth combined with blood-red and balsamic hints that evoke the morning mist rising from the Montalcino vineyards.

Every sip is an introspective journey, where the energy of youth blends with ancient wisdom. The dense and silky tannins support a vibrant and profound sip. This is not a wine to be consumed, but an emotion to be cherished. The Brunello Nicco 2019 is a work of art in the making, destined to challenge decades-old tasters and reward the sacred patience of those who wait for beauty in its purest form.

Characteristics of Capanna's Nicco Brunello di Montalcino

Capanna Nicco 2019 is a fragment of a total sensory experience. Here's how it expresses itself:

• The Look: A dense, impenetrable ruby, lit by garnet reflections that dance on the rim of the glass. A liquid promise of a density that has the color of earth and time.
• The Breath: An aristocratic, nocturnal opening. Whispers of ripe morello cherry and wild plum immediately give way to a profound complexity: blood notes, rain-soaked tobacco leaves, hints of black licorice, and that balsamic waft of wild mint that evokes the Montalcino woods at dawn.
• The Sip: Impressive, yet incredibly suspended. The entry into the mouth is a dark velvet embrace, supported by a vibrant acidic backbone that gives the wine a dynamic, almost electric pace. The tannins are a perfect sculpture: dense, noble, without sharp edges.
• The Memory: An interminable finish that does not fade, but transforms. It leaves a savory, marine, and ferrous echo on the palate, along with the lingering memory of a vintage that already has the hallmarks of legend.

Recommended pairings with the Brunello di Montalcino Nicco Capanna

For a liquid work like the Nicco 2019, food must not be a simple accompaniment, but the co-star of a silent dialogue made of textures, earthy hints, and profound contrasts. The ideal pairing is achieved with the Grilled Royal Pigeon Breast, served with a reduction of wild blueberries, bitter cocoa, and a sprinkling of prized black truffle. This dish creates a perfect synergy with the wine for three specific reasons:

• Hematic and ferrous nature: The pigeon meat perfectly marries the dark notes and olfactory aristocracy of the Nicco 2019.
• Game of mirrors: The blueberry and cocoa reduction recalls the complexity of the sip, playing in harmony with the hints of black fruit and the evolutionary nuances of the Brunello.
• Hints of undergrowth: The prized black truffle, with its scent of wet earth, blends with the most intimate and lyrical soul of the Sangiovese grown on the northeastern slopes of Montalcino.

Serving temperature and decanting

Serving the Nicco 2019 requires the sacredness of an ancient welcoming ritual. This excellent Brunello must be escorted back to the light after years of silence in the cellar:

• Oxygenation: Give it the gift of oxygen by uncorking the bottle at least two hours before serving, so that its olfactory whispers can fully unfold.
• The glass: Serve it in large balloon glasses, capable of giving breath to its imposing sensorial architecture.
• Temperature: Preserve its aristocratic freshness by serving it at a rigorous temperature of 18°C, where the embrace of the tannins and the acidity find their perfect balance.