James Suckling 93
Spicy, with peppercorns, strawberries, plums, iron, orange peel and a hint of soy sauce savoriness. Juicy, svelte and linear palate with tight, chalky tannins. Clean-cut and racy. Nothing superfluous. Drink or hold.
by James Suckling, JS, 2022.

Vinous Media 92
The 2018 Effe 55, 100% Sangiovese, is another intriguing wine from Capraia. It has plenty of depth, that much is pretty clear. At the same time, I would prefer to see more freshness in the finished wine. Red-fleshed fruit, cinnamon, wild flowers and blood orange linger nicely.
by Vinous Media, AG, 2022.

Wine Spectator 95
This offers depth along with an alluring expression of cherry, black currant and violet flavors. Charming and approachable, yet there's a dense structure underneath as well as vibrant acidity. The long finish reveals rosemary and iron elements.
by Wine Spectator, BS, 2022.

Estate
The hill called Setriolo has always been considered as one of the best areas for grape production inside of the estate Capraia. The special soil in this vineyard, with a high content of sand and chalk, adds depth, intensity and elegance to the wine. The vineyard is registered in page ("foglio") 55, which gives its name to the wine.

Food pairing
Stewed meat, game, aged cheese.

Tasting Notes
This wine displays an intense aroma of red berries, even cherries under spirit, over notes of cocoa beans and well-integrated hints of oak. On the palace it is warm and powerful, and the cannic structure adds drinkability and elegance to the wine. At the same time, itsacidity and minerality grant for a long and refreshing finish. In order to preserve the natural features of this wine, only natural methods have been used for stabilization, and it has only been slightly filtered. Therefore, especially after a long ageing, a natural deposit might appear on the bottom of the bottle, which does not affect the quality of the wine.

Vineyard
Grape Variety: Sangiovese 100%, clone Sangiovese Grosso (biotype Montalcino)
Vineyard: Setriolo
Soil: medium, high content of sand and chalk.
Surface of the vineyard: 2 Has Age of the vineyard: 25 years Sun exposure: North-South Average
altitude: 300m asl
ensity of plantation: 5000 plants/ha
Average yield: 1 kg/plant Pruning: Runner system Harvest: mid October
Vinification
Maceration: Under controlled temperature (28C) in steel tanks for 12-20 days, using indigenous yeasts.
Malo-lactic fermentation: in steel tanks
Ageing: 15 months in tonneaux and blending for 6 months in large barrels (23 -32 HL), followed by at least 12 months in the bottle.