LA CAPILLA.
Crianza 2020
D.O. RIBERA DEL DUERO
A Crianza of great personality an elegance
A Crianza of great personality an elegance
Our private vineyards, managed with the utmost care and respect for quality. Controlled production based on the vegetative development of each plot in Roa, La Horra and Anguix.
Great variation of high quality terrain, mainly old, poor soils of tertiary origin, with low levels of organic matter. Sandy texture, with very good aireation and high drainage. Predominantly clayey sands, alternating with chalky layers of whitish appearance that provide elegance and finesse, as well as sandy clays with great nutrient retaining capacity.
Winter in 2020 was marked with abundant rainfall. This allowed the vines to store sufficient water resources enabling them to begin the vegetative cycle well with excellent balance and evenness over the rest of the season. Overall sprouting took place at the end of April, and there were no adverse weather or sanitary issues.
Manual harvesting in small batches per plot. The short distance to the winery allows the grapes to be casked swiftly, without these warming up and the must oxidising.
Slow full-grain alcoholic fermentation in small stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeast. Prolonged maceration, but without over-extraction. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. All processes are by gravity carried out with the utmost care. The principal fruity aromas are maintained whilst endeavouring to preserve the great depth of colour, typical of the area.
15 months in fine-grained French oak barrels, new and 1 year old barrels in equal parts.
Between 16 and 20 months before release date from the winery.
A deep-coloured full-bodied wine, luscious and velvety in the glass. Intense nose, with sensations of fruity freshness wrapped in very integrated wood that complements, without overshadowing, the fullness of the Tinta del País varietal in Ribera del Duero. In the mouth the wine is crisp, vivacious and elegantly sophisticated, showing touches of creaminess and toasted notes. Rounded and dense tannins. Both subtle and refined. Perfect for drinking now whilst offering the potential for several years of ageing in bottle.
Tinta del País & 2% Merlot
Own vineyard of 60 Ha. Surrounding the bodega
Rodrigo Miñón/ Manuel Iribarnegaray