“Capichera” Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG 2024

Capichera | Sardinia
Capichera s.r.l. Soc. Agr. | Loc. Capichera | IT 07021 Arzachena

20100324 · 0,75 l · 56,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1980, a quiet revolution began in the granite hills of Gallura. What began as the bold vision of two young brothers was to change the Sardinian wine world forever: The first Vermentino in the world to undergo partial ageing in French barriques. Fabrizio and Mario Ragnedda dared to do the unthinkable – they believed that their beloved Vermentino could be on a par with the great international white wines. The name Capichera itself tells of ancient greatness: Caput erat – "it was the capital" – the Latin reminder of the historical importance of these lands belonging to the Ragnedda family. Here, where granite soils write Sardinian history and the sea breezes aerate the vines, the white flagship of a winery that made history has been produced for over four decades. The Vermentino ferments for four weeks in cool stainless steel before finding its way into new and used barriques.

Six months of ageing transform pure fruit into complex poetry: wild flowers and hawthorn meet wisteria and lavender, Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary and thyme intertwine with ripe pineapple notes and the mineral echo of the Pietra Focaia. The full power of this pioneering work unfolds on the palate: dry and lively, with silky richness and aromatic depth, leading to a long, persistent final – rich in salty minerality and elegant roundness. A Vermentino that has not only told the story of Capichera for many years, but also epitomises modern Sardinian viticulture itself. SUPERIORE.DE