2019 Vintage | Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc and Malbec
95 pts. - Falstaff (v.2019 tasted on 2024 10 16) 92 pts. - James Suckling
French President Charles De Gaulle publicly praised this wine as an excellent Bordeaux, and was then told it was Italian. It was then re-named Capo di Stato (Head of State), a wine which was created by Gasparini for offical events hosted in Venice by City Council.
Made from a blend of old clones of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc and Malbec, this wine is counted among Italy's finest. 50 year old vines from a historic & small appellation 50km north of Venice, at 110m above sea level that has always crafted Bordeaux blends.
"Dark, bright ruby red with purple reflections. Rather restrained on the nose, then blackberry and blackcurrant, with some lemon balm and undergrowth on the finish, paired with leathery notes. Very fresh on the palate, with vibrant acidity, clear cherry fruit, grippy tannins that still appear youthful and will mature with further ageing."
