Capichera Nuraghi Island 2022

The name Capichera, from the Latin caput erat “it was the capital”, is the ancient name of the family estate.

GRAPE VARIETY : Pure Vermentino

GRADATION 14%

ORIGIN

Vineyards owned by the winery located in Gallura.

PROCESSING

Manual harvest of the grapes, which once subjected to destemming, first undergo alcoholic fermentation in steel and then malolactic fermentation in barrique. Aged for about 6 months in new and semi-new barriques before bottling.

It has a high aging potential, even 3-4 years after the harvest.

CHARACTERISTICS

Color: Straw yellow with golden reflections.

Nose: Rich and complex with wild flowers, hawthorn, wisteria, rosemary, thyme, lavender, pineapple and flint.

Taste: Dry, lively, full and enveloping, with fruity and aromatic pulp. The finish is rich and persistent with rich mineral flavor and elegant fullness.

COMBINATIONS

Capichera is excellent when paired with fish-based first courses, grilled fish and stewed octopus, but also shellfish and fresh cheeses.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Slow Food Slow Wine Guide 2021

Vinodabere - 98/100 and standing ovation

Decanter 96/100