Caparsa ‘Doccio A Matteo’

Caparsa ‘Doccio A Matteo’, a patiently powerful expression of Chianti Classico. Comprised mainly of Sangiovese with a small percentage of Colorino, a Tuscan grape generally used to add colour and depth to blends. Grapes are manually harvested, with some undergoing whole-bunch maceration, prior to fermentation with indigenous yeasts. 18-20 months of ageing takes place in old-oak, resulting in a Tuscan wine with both structure and vibrancy; black fruits with cloves, earth and perfume on the nose. Juicy cherry on the palate with plush tannins and fresh acidity. Bottled with neither fining nor filtration.

Paolo Cianferoni has been running Azienda Agricola Caparsa since 1982, alongside his partner Gianna. His father bought a small plot of vines in 1965 and gradually expanded until he passed the reins to Paolo, who started the conversion to organic farming in the 90s. Since then, there has been a focus on biodiversity across his vineyards and minimal intervention in the cellar. ‘Tradition’ is a paramount factor in Caparsa’s production. Techniques and knowledge have been passed down since the sharecropping system; terroir and its natural ecosystems are carefully treated. A preservation of this local flora, fauna, and microbial life lends itself toward creating wines that are truly representative of the region. Stretching for 14 hectares across Caparsa, located in the Radda region of Chianti, is a staunch and unwavering philosophy.

Caparsa ‘Doccio A Matteo’, in spite of its power, is a Chianti with a nuanced freshness. Decidedly round and surprisingly vibrant, we have ourselves a heartfelt winter warmer.