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Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Carignano 'Assaje' 2021 (750 ml.) Capichera
The Assaje 2021 by Capichera, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, is a deeply territorial red wine that authentically reflects the Gallura terroir, defined by mineral-rich granite soils, maritime breezes and strong temperature shifts that enhance the concentration of its 100% Carignano. The grapes, harvested at optimal ripeness, undergo controlled maceration and regulated-temperature fermentation, followed by 12 months in French oak barriques, adding depth, finesse and structure. The bouquet blends fruity and spicy notes with ethereal nuances, while the palate offers a full-bodied, rounded and well-balanced profile, marked by a subtle sapid vein and moderate tannins. Warm, enveloping and iconic in character. Excellent with red meats, game and aged cheeses. A label consistently awarded high national and international ratings.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Isola dei Nuraghi IGT
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Carignano del Sulcis
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2021
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Sardinia
- Alcohol Content
- 15% ABV (alcohol by volume).
- Service Temperature
- 18° - 20° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Game meat, Roast Meats, Stewed Meats, Red Meats, Aged Cheeses
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
- Overall Rating
- 93/100
CPC-CARIGNANO-ASSAJE'-2021
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Capichera
In the enchanting setting of Sardinia, a land of ancient traditions and breathtaking landscapes, stands the renowned winery Capichera. Located in a region that is a true treasure trove of biodiversity, Capichera has turned its passion for wine into a mission: to enhance the potential of Vermentino, the symbolic grape variety of the island. Founded with the aim of exploring and rediscovering the enological riches of Sardinia, the winery has gained a prominent position in the Italian wine scene.
The territory where Capichera has its roots is that of the IGT Isola dei Nuraghi denomination, an area that brings to mind ancient civilizations and natural wonders. Here, under a clear sky and generous sun, the vineyards of Vermentino and Carignano absorb the sea breeze and the scents of the Mediterranean, giving the wines a unique complexity and depth. Capichera adopts a production approach that combines tradition and innovation, with a rigorous respect for the environment and meticulous care for every stage of winemaking.
Vermentino, the true protagonist of the lands of Capichera, finds its highest expression in labels like VT and Santigaini. The VT enchants with its aromatic richness and ability to evolve over time, while the Santigaini, with its decisive and enveloping character, tells of intense and refined flavors. Both wines evoke the colors and scents of Sardinia, transporting those who taste them on a sensory journey through this fascinating island.
Discover on Vino45 the extraordinary labels signed by Capichera: an invitation to explore the authenticity and excellence of Sardinian wine production, in a meeting between tradition and innovation that highlights the best of this unique land.
Address:
Loc. Spridda - 07021 Arzachena (OT), Italy
Colour: deep ruby red with purple highlights.
Nose: displays a splendid fusion of ethereal and vinous notes, where ripe black fruits – such as blackberry and morello cherry – myrtle, spices, cocoa and a touch of eucalyptus and saline nuance emerge.
Palate: full-bodied, warm, savoury, with rich and concentrated ripe fruit and fine tannic structure; the finish is long and persistent.
- Vitae: 4/4
- James Suckling: 93/100
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THE WINE
The Assaje 2021 by Capichera, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, is a deeply territorial red wine that authentically reflects the Gallura terroir, defined by mineral-rich granite soils, maritime breezes and strong temperature shifts that enhance the concentration of its 100% Carignano. The grapes, harvested at optimal ripeness, undergo controlled maceration and regulated-temperature fermentation, followed by 12 months in French oak barriques, adding depth, finesse and structure. The bouquet blends fruity and spicy notes with ethereal nuances, while the palate offers a full-bodied, rounded and well-balanced profile, marked by a subtle sapid vein and moderate tannins. Warm, enveloping and iconic in character. Excellent with red meats, game and aged cheeses. A label consistently awarded high national and international ratings.
THE COMPANY
The extreme north of Sardinia sees Gallura as an area particularly suited for viticulture. Here, in the 1970s, the story of the winery Capichera began, thanks to the Ragnedda family who planted new Vermentino vineyards and built a winery for the production of high-quality wines. With great enthusiasm but also with significant investments and a lot of energy, the young brothers Fabrizio and Mario Ragnedda began working in the winery in the early 1980s, just when the first bottles of Vermentino with the Capichera label were marketed for the first time. Currently, Capichera distributes its wines internationally, and the original ten hectares of vineyard have become sixty. The quality level has seen a constant and continuous increase, and at the same time, while following the path of innovation and experimentation, the typicity of each label is maximally protected without compromise. Among the rows, the training system is partly Guyot and partly spurred cordon, with some plants also trained as bush vines, but above all, every agronomic practice is adopted wisely and carefully, ensuring that from harvest to harvest, the grapes meet the highest quality standards. In the winery, the most ancient local traditions are wonderfully combined with the most modern enological technologies, so that with the utmost respect for the intrinsic characteristics of the raw material, research and experimentation are continuous and constant. Each wine labeled Capichera is characterized by great extractive concentration, high alcoholic power, and a strong maturity of the fruit. The result is that, to date, all lovers of Italian wine products know the legendary brothers Mario and Fabrizio, who have fundamentally contributed to positively changing the face of Sardinian viticulture.