Finca La Capilla sits in Rueda, the Castilian heartland where continental climate and chalky soils shape wines of mineral precision. The winery draws on Tinta del País, the region's signature red variety, alongside Merlot to craft structured, age-worthy reds. La Capilla Vendimia Seleccionada, a pure expression of Tinta del País, demonstrates the grape's capacity for depth and complexity. The La Capilla Crianza, a blend of Merlot and Tinta del País, shows how the winery balances regional character with broader Iberian tradition. Both wines have earned recognition from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, reflecting their technical merit and balance. The winery's focus remains on the distinctive terroir of Rueda—a region increasingly recognized for reds that rival its famous whites in quality and aging potential.
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- Situated near Roa de Duero, in the province of Burgos, within the prestigious Ribera del Duero D.O. (Designation of Origin)., Vineyards: The estate consists of 60 hectares of vineyards located in prime areas of Roa, Anguix, and La Horra. These vineyards are located at high altitudes (over 800 meters) on sandy loam, limestone-rich soils, subjected to significant temperature shifts that produce concentrated grapes., Winery & Production: The facility boasts an aging capacity of 2,000 barrels. It is known for a boutique approach, aiming for excellence and elegance., Wines Produced:, La Capilla Crianza: A red wine made mainly from Tinta del Pais (Tempranillo) and Merlot, offering notes of red fruits, vanilla, and spice., La Capilla Reserva: A complex, elegant red wine aged for extensive periods to balance structure and finesse., La Capilla Vendimia Seleccionada: A selection from the best, low-production vineyard plots, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged for 16 months in French oak barrels., Terroir: The area is characterized by cold winters and hot, dry summers, which, combined with the high altitude and old vines (including a 40-year-old plot called "La Cofradía"), produce wines with high color intensity, strong tannin structure, and rich flavor profiles, Spain
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- Wine Enthusiast 91/100 · Wine Spectator 89/100