CAPICHERA "SANTIGAINI" In Wooden Box CAPICHERA
| Sommelier score | 94/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | CAPICHERA |
| Denomination | Isola dei Nuraghi IGT |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Grapes | 100% Vermentino |
| Alcohol content | 14,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SS/622 |
| Winery headquarter | CAPICHERA - Arzachena (OT) - Strada per S. Antonio di Gallura Km 4 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Smoked Fish appetizers, swordfish, Hard cheese, Soups, Spaghetti with clams, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Grilled Fish, Fish stew |
| Region | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Isola dei Nuraghi |
This wine is sold in a silk-screen printed Wooden Box.
The Capichera house of Sardinia, internationally renowned, produces this sensational Vermentino grape; the most famous white grape variety of the island 100% Santigaini. The origin of the vineyards lies in the administrative territory of Arzachena. The designation of origin is guaranteed by the IGT Isola dei Nuraghi certification. The aging potential for this wine is high and reaches 10 years. The fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16ºC maximum 18ºC for 4 weeks. The maturation is 6-8 months in new and semi-new barriques.
CAPICHERA "SANTIGAINI" In Wooden Box's features
The appearance is a deep straw yellow with green reflections - golden, slightly veiled. The bouquet opens intense with floral notes, honeydew, citrus, aromatic herbs, salt, lavender that alternate, blend, and reappear in harmonious sequence. The taste is full, lively and complex; ample freshness, fruit and minerality that together form a unique texture and give integrity and a fine finish persistence.
Suggested pairings tasting this product of Capichera winery
A wine that goes well with appetizers of Sea, White Meat, Shellfish, Fresh Cheese, Seafood, Molluscs, Fish, Poultry, Pasta dishes of the Sea. The serving temperature is 8ºC in a tall and tapered glass that focuses the aromas to the nose.
