San Brizio

93 points  San Brizio La Cappuccina

Vinous di A. Galloni U.S  '23  

Gambero Rosso 2 bicchieri 

VITE guida AIS 2022   TRE VITI 

92 points

Drinking Window
2023 - 2029

From: Soave - The Long Road Home (Apr 2022)

The 2019 Soave San Brizio is rich and heady in the glass, as almond paste and custard give way to ripe peaches and hints of kiwi. It envelops the palate in glycerol textures, as ultra-ripe tropical fruits cascade across a lifting core of saline-minerals and bright acids. The result is quite appealing, as the San Brizio tapers off remarkably fresh, with hints of young mango, vanilla bean and exotic spices that linger on. While large-scale in feel, the 2019 is harmonious and should do well over medium-term cellaring.

- By Eric Guido on February 2022

IWC Golden medal 95 points  SAN BRIZIO 2019 LA CAPPUCCINA 

019 Soave San Brizio
Producer: La Cappuccina
Color: White
92
Drinking Window: 2023 - 2029
Eric Guido, February 2022
The 2019 Soave San Brizio is rich and heady in the glass, as almond paste and custard give way to ripe peaches and hints of kiwi. It envelops the palate in glycerol textures, as ultra-ripe tropical fruits cascade across a lifting core of saline-minerals and bright acids. The result is quite appealing, as the San Brizio tapers off remarkably fresh, with hints of young mango, vanilla bean and exotic spices that linger on. While large-scale in feel, the 2019 is harmonious and should do well over medium-term cellaring.

The 2018 Soave San Brizio wafts up with mineral intensity, as crushed stone blows off to reveal musky apricot and savory spice. It’s silky in texture and rich, with a pure display of ripe peaches plus a hint of sour citrus and vanilla bean. Honeyed florals offset by a twang of lemon zest linger throughout the long, refreshing finale. While a bit large-scale in feel, the San Brizio maintains perfect balance. Very nice.

91 points 

Veronelli 2021   2 stelle

MONTE STELLE 2019    88 
Crisp acidity creates a snappy frame for flavors of ripe peach and star fruit in this light-bodied sipper, with hints of petrol, spice and herb on the snappy finish. Drink now.
 

SOAVE 2019    88 
A bright and tangy light-bodied sipper, this white is minerally on the nose, with chalk and stone accents layered with lively flacors of tangerine, melon ball, and candied pink grapefruit zest. Drink now. 
 

SAN BRIZIO 2018      
Praline and butterscotch notes are a rich and aromatic overtone to flavors of peach and blood orange sorbet in this expressive, light to medium-bodied white backed by snappy acidity. Drink now. 

 

SAN BRIZIO 2017  has been awarded a SILVER  medal in the Millésime Bio Challenge 2019 in Montpellier, France.

The Millésime Bio Challenge is the wine contest of Millésime Bio trade fair, with a worldwide range of more than 1400 wines in competition.

The jury is presided by a leading figure in the wine business.
 

Vitae Ais   3 viti  

Vini Buoni d'Italia 2020 - 4 stelle 

Gambero Rosso 2 bicchieri  

Slow Wine Slow Food 2020

Veronelli  - 3 stelle ***

90

Drinking Window
2019 - 2024

From: Soave and the Still White Wines of Veneto (Jul 2019)

Golden-tinged straw yellow. A combination of menthol and balsamic oils dominate the nose pushing the pomaceous orchard fruit into the background. Enters herbal and fresh, then more savory and earthy but still fresh, with a spicy, oak-derived kick for added complexity. Finishes long, peppery and classically dry, with hints of acacia honey. More complex and deeper than the Fontègo, but not necessarily better, just different. 100% Garganega made from vines that are roughly 25 years old and aged about seven months in new and once used tonneaux. The wine takes its name from the vineyard, located on the via San Brizio just behind the estate’s main building.

- By Ian D'Agata on June 2019

SAN BRIZIO 2016 has been awarded by Vinitaly 5StarsWine competition's jury with 92 points out of 100,

and registered in the “5StarWines” Book of Vinitaly 2018.

This recognition comes from a qualified panel of experts of international value, including Master of Wine, Master of Sommelier, Sommelier and expert journalists, led by Ian D’Agata, scientific director of Vinitaly International Academy.

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San Brizio 2014 is in the 100 Top Values of 2016 by Wine Specator,

the annual roundup of super-value wines, all rated 88 points or more, priced less than $20.
88 points LA CAPPUCCINA Soave San Brizio 2014
Italy
Apple pie, baking spice, toasted almond and caramel notes are rich and aromatic in this white, with firm acidity. (A.N.)

Thanks and cheers!

Golden yellow. Superripe aromas of peach, dried apricot and honey. Then fresh and crisp in the mouth, with an almost austere quality to the apple and tropical fruit flavors. This tastes as if some of the grapes had been hit by noble rot or air-dried. Finishes long with hints of honey, saffron and sweet spices. The wine takes its name from the vineyard, located just behind the estate’s main building.

The SAN BRIZIO is steadly becoming one of the best Soave, as proved by the many awards received over the years. The 2013 is particularly impressive right from its very intense gold. The ageing in wood was perfectly managed, it does not cover the wine’s aromas such as the nice acacia honey overtones followed by exotic fruit (pineapple), flower (dandelion) and spicy (vanilla) hintes. The palate is embrancing, with an extraordinary balance, a great fragrance and an excellent persistence thanks to the pleasant bitter almond finish. We enjoyed it with a shellfish risotto, as excellent as the wine. 

Wine Meridian 2nd Edition Italian Wines in the World

“Recommended” 85+points by Decanter,Sept. 2012, Londra, UK

“Strong oak aromas-cloves, vanilla and caramel. Creamy, vanilla-rich mouthfeel and hints of toffee apple. Oak. Drink 2012-2014

Slow Wine by Slow Food 2013 

complex, with vanilla and honey notes, ageing in oak barrels

well balanced, golden yellow color, very impressive, with mineral notes and light oak nuances thanks to the short ageing in oak barrels, very elegant.

Duemilavini Ais 2012 – 4 grappoli

Organic wines guide 2012

the ok version, fruity and light oak notes, creamy and balanced

Wine Spectator, October 2011 –  “stellar white wine” among the Noth East Italy Excellences by Bruce Sanderson

LA CAPPUCCINA Soave SAN BRIZIO 2008 90 points

Slow Wine by Slow Food 2011 

Vineyard in hillside, maturation, and fermentation in oak tonneau, Soave San Brizio 2008 is a wine with a great structure and softness.

Gambero Rosso 2011 – 2 bicchieri / 2 glasses

San Brizio 2008 is a rich and complex Soave.

Organic wines guide 2011 

San Brizio, matured in barrels, is the most complex type of Soave: very young at nose where it emphasizes ripe fruit, a little sign of oak and first mineral notes, the mouth gives soft sensations and some sapidity notes. It can be kept for a few years.

Vinous By A.Galloni 88 points

100% garganega - Medium-dark golden-yellow. Ripe citrus fruits, pineapple and spices on the nose. Sweet and ripe, with a banana note juxtaposed with a cooler floral element, but slightly dilute in the mid-palate. Finishes smooth and creamy, but with a slightly drying phenolic character.

Italian organic wines guide 2010 

– among the top wines from Veneto and Italy

 Duemilavini Ais 2010  – 4 grappoli / 4 bunches 

Maroni 2010 –  80 punti/ 80 points

A Soave so rich is hard to find.

Slow Food 2010 

very persistent and with good minerality

Wine Spectator 2008 –   86 points La Cappuccina, Soave SAN BRIZIO 2006 This is with vanilla, butter and clove character coloring the citrus fruit. Full-bodied, with good fruit and a medium finish. Drink now.

2008 Duemilavini Ais   4 grappoli  4 bunches 

Wine Spectator August 31, 2006  – 88 points

Bright lemon and lemon flower on the nose. Full-bodied, with lemon curd and light honey flavors on a ultrasmooth palate, good supporting acidity an a long finish. Drink now.

Wine Spectator, May, 1, 2003

90 points INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2002 London Bronze Medal at the prestigious “International Wine Challenge 2002” Competition, held in London, England

2002 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR U.S.A.  Golden Medal

88 points. “Dallo stile di una vendemmia tardiva, con una miriade di sentori di ananas passita e mango. Di ottimo corpo, con un forte accenno di mela e un finale che ricorda la vaniglia. Pronto da bere”.

San Brizio 2004: VINUM Germany July  16,5 punti su 16,5 – 1° award as best Soave “brillantes Goldgelbe; vielschtige Aromatik mit Noten von Lirschi und Honig am Gaumen rund und süss, alkoholisch zwar; aber mit gut eingebundener Säure, endet lecker und lang. Wirkt kraftvoil und elegant”.

Fontègo 2004: 16,5 punti su 16,5 – 1° award as best Soave “brillantes Goldgelbe; vielschtige Aromatik mit Noten von Lirschi und Honig am Gaumen rund und süss, alkoholisch zwar; aber mit gut eingebundener Säure, endet lecker und lang. Wirkt kraftvoil und elegant”.