One of Capichera's great challenges: to be the first to vinify Vermentino in barriques. After fermentation and refinement, VT is put on the market no earlier than two years after the harvest. In this way it can express its strong, unmistakable and deep character, so much so that it is often considered the most representative wine of the high quality of Capichera wines.
First year produced: 1990
Grape variety: pure Vermentino
Denominazione di origine: DOCG Vermentino di Gallura Superiore
Vineyards: owned
Training system: simple guyot
Yield per hectare: 50/60 q
Harvest: September, early October in late years
Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks at 16/18 °C for 4 weeks
Maturation: 4-6 months, bottle ageing
Ageing potential: high
Tasting notes
Colour: straw yellow with slight golden reflections, very clear
Nose: intense and complex with notes reminiscent of orange blossom, lemon, aromatic herbs, wisteria, lavender flowers, liquorice and citrus honey
Taste: dry but at the same time lively and warm, rich and pulpy, with citrus and honeyed tones, the finish is long and caressing with great aftertaste persistence.
Serving temperature: 8/10 °C
