Capichera
The Capichera winery undoubtedly represents a landmark in the wine scene of Sardinia. Founded in 1980 as a small production reality, over the years it has become very famous both in Italy and abroad, it has expanded, incorporated new vineyards, and today it is led by the charismatic Fabrizio Ragnedda, a skilled winemaker with very clear ideas: “We enter the vineyard, we see the plant and the soil, because wine is born there, not in the cellar; if instead wine is born in the cellar, it responds to the philosophy of the consumer, not to that of living.” Clear and programmatic words, on which a production philosophy based on quality and the best and most complete expression of the territory is founded.
The vineyards of the Capichera winery extend over 40 hectares throughout the territory of Gallura, in the far north of Sardinia: an area with a high viticultural vocation characterized by rocky hills, soils originating from granite decomposition, and a temperate microclimate that benefits from the presence of the sea. Here we find vines trained on trellising or according to the traditional and ancient bush system. Human interventions are limited, in full respect of the plant and the soil, without the use of chemical fertilizers or herbicides. The wines that are born here are the result of the happy union between the work and creativity of man and the generosity of nature. Labels that encapsulate the spirit of a unique, magical, and ancient territory.
The production of Capichera wines is focused on enhancing Vermentino but also important and structured reds from indigenous grape varieties such as Carignano. The different expressions of Vermentino Capichera absorb the scents and aromas of the sea, which they then express in the glass. This applies both to the lighter, fresher, and more delicate interpretations, ideal for summer lunches based on fish, and to the more important and prestigious bottles, such as the famous ‘Santigaini’. The strength and success of this winery lie precisely in the great expressive strength of the territory, expressed at its best and continuously enhanced through a meticulous search for quality.
The Capichera winery undoubtedly represents a landmark in the wine scene of Sardinia. Founded in 1980 as a small production reality, over the years it has become very famous both in Italy and abroad, it has expanded, incorporated new vineyards, and today it is led by the charismatic Fabrizio Ragnedda, a skilled winemaker with very clear ideas: “We enter the vineyard, we see the plant and the soil, because wine is born there, not in the cellar; if instead wine is born in the cellar, it responds to the philosophy of the consumer, not to that of living.” Clear and programmatic words, on which a production philosophy based on quality and the best and most complete expression of the territory is founded.
The vineyards of the Capichera winery extend over 40 hectares throughout the territory of Gallura, in the far north of Sardinia: an area with a high viticultural vocation characterized by rocky hills, soils originating from granite decomposition, and a temperate microclimate that benefits from the presence of the sea. Here we find vines trained on trellising or according to the traditional and ancient bush system. Human interventions are limited, in full respect of the plant and the soil, without the use of chemical fertilizers or herbicides. The wines that are born here are the result of the happy union between the work and creativity of man and the generosity of nature. Labels that encapsulate the spirit of a unique, magical, and ancient territory.
The production of Capichera wines is focused on enhancing Vermentino but also important and structured reds from indigenous grape varieties such as Carignano. The different expressions of Vermentino Capichera absorb the scents and aromas of the sea, which they then express in the glass. This applies both to the lighter, fresher, and more delicate interpretations, ideal for summer lunches based on fish, and to the more important and prestigious bottles, such as the famous ‘Santigaini’. The strength and success of this winery lie precisely in the great expressive strength of the territory, expressed at its best and continuously enhanced through a meticulous search for quality.
