CAPITEL

The 2016 vintage could be defined by an unusual ripening cycle. At the beginning of January the rains started and did not cease until the month of March, with mild temperatures and isolated snowfall. All this led to the first vegetative sprouts at the end of April and a widespread sprouting in May. In the middle of the month, several frosts reduced production. Low rainfall and high average temperatures throughout the cycle, and especially during September, confirmed the low yield and high quality.

The Capitel vineyard, south of the village of Nieva, sits on a dark slate vein. Its geological origin greatly precedes the sandy soil most common in the region: it dates back to the Paleozoic era, more than 500 million years ago. The Peña Aguda plot is home to very old vines. Some approaching 200 years of age, which for us represents an entire historical and winemaking heritage. Its yield is scarce with great concentration. Our viticulture is aimed at caring for the vines and obtaining a Verdejo grape that reflects the personality of this unique place.

Manual harvest, in 15 Kg boxes. After passing through the cold chamber, we carry out a rigorous quality control of the grapes at the selection table. We press the whole bunches, without destemming, in a vertical manual press and with grape treading. The must was fermented with its own native yeast in Burgundy style barrels of 228 liters. Subsequently, the wine remained without decanting in French oak barrels, where it was aged for 10 months on its lees, with periodic sticking. It was bottled in September 2017.