Villa Dora Caprettone 2023 750ml
Wine Profiles: 2 – Medium-Bodied Whites
Wine Types: White Wine
Regions: Campania
Varietals: Caprettone
Availability: 19 in stock
$29.99
The Villa Dora Caprettone is a striking, terroir-driven white that serves as a masterclass in volcanic viticulture. Sourced from 70-year-old ungrafted vines planted in the dark, “Grape-Nut”-like pumice soils of Mount Vesuvius, this 100% Caprettone reveals a “volcanic smack” of intensity. The wine opens with a vivid, distinctive bouquet of struck flint, green apple, and subtle hints of honeysuckle and white flowers.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, offering an elegant roundness and a “volcanic tang” that is rarely captured with such purity. Layers of tropical fruit and ripe yellow peach are braced by a piercing, salty minerality and a long, crisp finish that echoes with a smoky slate note. Vinified entirely in stainless steel with 6 months of aging on fine lees, it retains a remarkable freshness and energy. This is a singular expression of an indigenous variety that will appeal to fans of dry Riesling or Chablis looking for a Mediterranean edge.
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Villa Dora is a prominent winery located on the southern slopes of Mount Vesuvius in Campania, Italy, within the Vesuvius National Park. They are best known for producing wines from the indigenous Piedirosso grape, often from ancient, 70-year-old ungrafted vines that have survived due to the protective nature of the volcanic soil
