Caparsa 'Rosso di Caparsa' Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy

Red cherry, wild strawberry, dried herbs, and a savory earthy edge open with the bright, direct character of Sangiovese. 2025 Caparsa 'Rosso di Caparsa' Toscana IGT is sold by the estate as a non-vintage wine, made entirely from Caparsa’s organically farmed Sangiovese and matured in cement to preserve freshness and aromatic clarity. Conceived as the estate’s straightforward everyday red, it reflects the Cianferoni family’s preference for spontaneous fermentation, traditional cellar methods, and an unadorned expression of their vineyards.

Product Details:

• Owner: Paolo Cianferoni
• Winemakers: Federico Staderini, Paolo Cianferoni
• Vintage: Non-vintage, may incorporate multiple vintages
• Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
• Farming: Certified organic by CCPB Bologna
• Vineyard Source: Caparsa vineyards
• Elevation: Approximately 450 meters
• Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts for approximately 12 days
• Aging: 18 to 36 months in cement vats

Sensory Description:

Bright red cherry and wild strawberry lead into dried flowers, fresh herbs, and a lightly earthy, savory register. The palate is lively and medium-bodied, with Sangiovese’s acidity carrying the fruit through a firm but approachable tannic frame. Cement maturation keeps the profile free from overt oak influence, allowing red fruit, herbal detail, and a subtle mineral character to remain clear through the dry, refreshing finish.

Winemaker's Background:

Caparsa has been run by Paolo Cianferoni and his family since 1982, continuing the work begun after his father, Professor Reginaldo Cianferoni, acquired the property in 1965 and planted vineyards there. In April 2025, Paolo became the estate’s sole owner, consolidating the property with the intention of carrying the family project forward for the next generation. The estate farms organically and works predominantly with Sangiovese, using spontaneous fermentation and extensive cement capacity as central elements of its cellar approach. Rosso di Caparsa sits at the most immediate end of that philosophy: a non-vintage, cement-matured Sangiovese intended to retain the freshness, simplicity, and everyday character of traditional Tuscan red wine.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 14 to 16 degrees Celsius in a medium-sized red wine glass to emphasize the wine’s red fruit, savory detail, and fresh acidity. Its direct Sangiovese profile suits salumi, tomato-based pasta, pizza, grilled sausages, roast chicken, simple pork dishes, or moderately aged pecorino.