Nicco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 - Capanna

Why the Sommelier Recommends Capanna Nicco Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019

The 2019 Nicco by Cantina Capanna is the fruit of a historic vintage for Montalcino. This exceptional Brunello combines a vibrant freshness with a powerful and deep structure, making it perfect to enjoy now or to cellar for the next thirty years. It is not an ordinary wine, but a precious bottle that blends a youthful strength with an ancient harmony.

Characteristics of Capanna Nicco Brunello di Montalcino Wine

Capanna Nicco 2019 is a 100% Sangiovese capable of delivering a total sensory experience. Here is how it expresses itself in the glass:

Color

A dense and impenetrable ruby red, brightened by garnet highlights dancing on the rim of the glass. A liquid promise of great structural density.

Aroma

The olfactory opening is aristocratic. Aromas of ripe black cherry and wild plum soon give way to a deep complexity: earthy notes, rain-soaked tobacco leaves, hints of black licorice, and a balsamic breeze of wild mint.

Taste and Finish

In the mouth, it reveals itself as powerful and enveloping. The entry is an embrace of dark velvet, supported by a vibrant acidic core that gives a dynamic pace to the sip. The tannins are dense, noble, and perfectly smooth. The finish is endless, leaving a savory, marine, and iron-like echo.

Recommended Food Pairings with Brunello di Montalcino Nicco Capanna

This great Tuscan red wine requires substantial culinary pairings, based on succulent dishes that are rich in aromas and have a good fatty or savory component.

Traditional Tuscan Dishes

• Grilled Red Meats: Perfect with a classic Florentine T-bone steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina) cooked rare.
• Game and Venison: Pairs beautifully with wild boar stew (cinghiale in umido) or hare in dolceforte sauce.
• Rich First Courses: Excellent to accompany pappardelle with venison ragù or Tuscan pici pasta with meat sauce.
• Aged Cheeses: Best tried with extra-aged Pecorino Toscano DOP served with chestnut honey.

The Signature Pairing

For an outstanding dining experience, the ideal match is with wood-fired breast of royal pigeon, enriched with a wild blueberry reduction, dark cocoa, and shavings of precious black truffle. This dish enhances the Brunello Nicco 2019 due to the iron-rich nature of the meat, the sweet-bitter symphony of the cocoa and blueberries, and the earthy echoes of the truffle.

Service Guide and Decanting

• Oxygenation: It is recommended to uncork the bottle at least two hours before serving to fully release the bouquet.
• The Perfect Glass: Use large balloon glasses (Ballon), capable of giving the right breathing space to this imposing sensory architecture.
• Serving Temperature: Serve at a constant temperature of 18°C (64°F), where the embrace of the tannin and the acidic spine find their perfect point of balance.