{"product_id":"capichera-vt-2023","title":"Capichera VT 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapichera VT Late Harvest is a white wine paying homage to Sardinia and expressing the character of the Isola dei Nuraghi area. Made from Vermentino grapes, it appears a crystal-clear straw yellow with slight golden highlights. The bouquet is intense and layered, marked by distinct notes of orange blossom, lemon, aromatic herbs, wisteria, lavender, liquorice and citrus honey. On the palate, it is enveloping, maintaining a \u003cstrong\u003elively and warm\u003c\/strong\u003e sip, with a rich and fleshy texture. The finish is long and caressing, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003egreat lingering aftertaste\u003c\/strong\u003e that precisely echoes the \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus and honey\u003c\/strong\u003e notes detected on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt originates in Gallura, in Arzachena. The hillside vineyards, between 120 and 250 metres above sea level, benefit from a targeted \u003cstrong\u003eeast-west exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e. The typical Gallura soil, formed from \u003cstrong\u003egranite disintegration\u003c\/strong\u003e, is sandy, rocky and well-drained. These specific pedoclimatic conditions allow for a Vermentino capable of developing remarkable \u003cstrong\u003earomatic concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, while preserving the essential flavour definition needed for a balanced wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a precise \u003cstrong\u003elate harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental step to maximise the concentration and intensity of the Vermentino grapes' aromas. After gentle pressing, the must undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for four weeks, thus ensuring the preservation of the primary aromatic components. Subsequently, the wine matures for a period of six to eight months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial phase to impart greater structural breadth to the wine. The cycle concludes with an appropriate \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e before release to the market, essential for blending the warm component with the honeyed softness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapichera VT is a true tribute to the Sardinian sun. This Isola dei Nuraghi IGT holds the distinction of being the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Vermentino in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e to be aged in barrique. The \u003cstrong\u003elate harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine an extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003earomatic concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing its complex notes. Multi-award-winning with 94 points from James Suckling and Tre Stelle Oro Veronelli 2023, it elevates Sardinian winemaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Capichera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45621077180587,"sku":"58185","price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/capichera-vt-2023_58185_1_cb87c600-513e-4aa8-bdf6-276c26f226da.webp?v=1773779611","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/capichera-vt-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}