The 2017 Capanna “Nicco” Brunello di Montalcino is the kind of single‑site Montosoli treasure that rarely appears at a price even remotely close to this. Capanna—one of the 25 founding members of the Brunello Consorzio—has been crafting tension‑driven, woodland‑scented Brunello since the 1950s, long before the region became a global luxury category. While most estates are just now releasing their 2019 Riservas at triple‑digit prices, Nicco arrives with several extra years of bottle age and a pedigree that outclasses its category. It’s a wine that feels rooted in place, shaped by history, and priced like a mistake.

What makes this release even more compelling is the pricing landscape. Comparable Montosoli bottlings typically range from $100 to $175, while top Riservas from estates like Canalicchio di Sopra can reach $300. At $80 on a 4‑pack buy‑in, Capanna’s Nicco is not just the nation’s best price—it’s one of the smartest Brunello purchases available anywhere. It delivers the depth and length of a “super‑annata,” the refinement of a single‑site wine, and the bottle age of a Riserva, all without the Riserva price tag.

Montosoli is widely considered the “grand cru” of Montalcino, a rounded hill of Galestro soils that produces some of the most aromatic and structurally refined Sangiovese in Italy. Capanna’s parcels sit high on the southeastern shoulder of the hill, where the fruit develops lift, spice, and a savory woodland character that defines the estate’s style. Unlike many Riservas that lean heavily on new oak, “Nicco” is raised in large, older Slavonian casks—an old‑school approach that preserves purity and tension rather than layering on weight. This is Brunello built on nuance, not flash.

In the glass, the 2017 Nicco is a dense ruby‑garnet with soaring aromas of red and black cherry, plum skin, leather, fennel seed, orange peel, and forest floor. The palate is full‑bodied yet taut, with polished tannins and a long, savory finish that hums with Montosoli’s signature mineral tension. It’s elegant, persistent, and unmistakably classic—exactly what Brunello lovers hope for when they reach for a bottle from this legendary hill.

Comparable Brunello & Montosoli Offerings:

• 2017 Altesino “Montosoli” – Avg. U.S. Retail: $124

• 2017 Baricci “Colombaio Montosoli” – Avg. U.S. Retail: $104

• 2017 Le Ragnaie “Casanovina Montosoli” – Avg. U.S. Retail: $174

• 2019 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello Riserva – Avg. U.S. Retail: $287

• 2017 Capanna “Nicco” Brunello – $80 on 4+ bottles (nation’s best price)