Capannelle, Chardonnay 2019

Get to know: Capannelle Chardonnay

A refined and expressive Italian white wine from the rolling hills of Tuscany.

Tasting Note

Capannelle Chardonnay is an elegant, gently complex style with a lovely balance of richness and freshness. Intense straw yellow in colour, it opens with aromas of honey, lavender, almond, and fragrant broom flowers – classic Chardonnay notes given a distinctly Tuscan lift. On the palate, it’s fresh yet creamy, offering ripe orchard fruit, subtle florals, and a clean mineral line that keeps everything beautifully poised. The finish is smooth, supple, and long, showing the polish you’d expect from a premium Tuscan Chardonnay.

Top food pairings:

• Roast chicken with lemon and herbs
• Creamy seafood pasta
• Grilled vegetable risotto

Kate Says

"This is one of those Chardonnays that feels effortlessly classy – rich enough for a special dinner but still bright and fresh. A proper treat bottle when you want something a bit luxurious."

Producer Info

Capannelle is a renowned estate in Gaiole in Chianti, producing some of the finest wines in Tuscany. Set across 20 hectares – including 16 hectares under vine – the historic 16th-century farmhouse was transformed in the 1970s by Raffaele Rossetti and today is owned by James B. Sherwood, founder of the Orient-Express Hotels group. Their winemaking blends Tuscan tradition with a meticulous, modern approach, resulting in wines of purity, elegance, and character.

How it’s made:

• Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
• Harvested to preserve freshness and precise aromatics
• Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats
• 20% of the wine aged in new barrique for 10 months for added texture and subtle oak complexity
• Final blend designed to balance fruit purity with creamy depth

Good to know:

• Region: Tuscany, Italy
• Style: White
• Closure: Cork
• Vegan: Not specified
• Vintage: 2019

Why we love it:

This beautifully crafted Tuscan Chardonnay delivers a seamless mix of ripe fruit, gentle creaminess, and mineral finesse. It’s a versatile dinner-table white that feels indulgent without ever being heavy – a superb choice for lovers of elegant Italian white wine.