Capezzana
Ghiaie della Furba
Carmignano
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2026), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2026, with a drinking horizon to 2031.
The ‘18 Ghiaie della Furba.
Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba 2018 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmignano, Italy.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Capezzana's 2018 Ghiaie della Furba is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmignano, Italy.
About Capezzana
Capezzana's Ghiaie della Furba is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmignano, Italy.
From the cellar: pair with
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged Comté with quince paste
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba 2018?
Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba 2018 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmignano, Italy.
What does Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba 2018 taste like?
Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2031. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2026. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba 2018?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.