Capatosta is a red produced by Poggioargentiera in Toscana Rosso, Tuscany, Italy. Made from Alicante Bouschet and Syrah. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Toscana Rosso
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Grapes: Alicante Bouschet, Syrah
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
A robust, darkly fruited red built on Alicante Bouschet's characteristic inky depth and Syrah's spicy backbone — expect dense blackberry and dark plum with a peppery, smoky edge. Poggioargentiera is a well-regarded Maremma-area estate that tends toward ripe, structured reds with genuine regional character. This is a food-friendly wine that rewards a decant and dishes with some weight and richness.
Serving: Serve at 16–18 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, set in the rolling hills of the country's centre and inseparable from the Sangiovese grape.
Alicante Bouschet
Alicante Bouschet is a red grape created in nineteenth-century France, in the Languedoc lineage of the Bouschet breeders.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
More wines
More red wines from Tuscany
- A Quo — Montepeloso, Toscana
- Aria di Caiarossa — Caiarossa, Costa Toscana
- Avvoltore — Morisfarms, Toscana
- Barbaspinosa — Morisfarms, Maremma Toscana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Capatosta from?
Capatosta is produced by Poggioargentiera in Toscana Rosso, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in Capatosta?
Capatosta is a blend of Alicante Bouschet and Syrah.