95 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Light, brilliant straw-gold. Powerful, mineral-accented citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complemented by building floral, iodine and fennel notes. Juicy and concentrated on the palate, offering sharply focused Meyer lemon, pear nectar, chamomile and honeysuckle flavors supported by a spine of smoky minerality. Smoothly blends depth and delicacy and finishes impressively long and minerally, with resonating pear and floral notes. Raised in French oak barrels, half of them new. Drink: 2023-2030. (Feb 2021)"
94 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "(100% verdejo). Colour: bright yellow. Nose: dried flowers, candied fruit, fine lees, pattiserie. Palate: round, spicy, long, great length. (2021)"
93 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Capitel is pure Verdejo from an ancient plot in the village of Nieva (Peña Aguda, mentioned on the label) that is within the limits of Rueda but sold as Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León. It fermented in 228-liter oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, where it matured with the lees for 10 months, during which time the lees were periodically stirred (bâtonnage). That oxidative vinification and aging has produced an exuberant wine that is fully ripe, with creamy aromas and flavors and a soft texture. It's rich and seems to be evolving quite quickly. 3,000 bottles were filled in September 2019. Drink: 2021-2023. (Jun 2021)"
93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Hailing from the Segovia section of Castilla y León, this barrel-fermented and oak-aged Verdejo opens with toasted aromas of wood grain and baked white fruits. A full and round palate is creamy but braced by core acidity. Honeyed melon, apple and vanilla flavors finish smooth and creamy. With 10 months of lees aging and grapes from 200-year-old bush vines, this wine has an elegant character. Drink through 2024. Alcohol 14.5%. (Sep 2021)"
94 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "(100% verdejo). Colour: bright yellow. Nose: dried flowers, candied fruit, fine lees, pattiserie. Palate: round, spicy, long, great length. (2021)"
93 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Capitel is pure Verdejo from an ancient plot in the village of Nieva (Peña Aguda, mentioned on the label) that is within the limits of Rueda but sold as Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León. It fermented in 228-liter oak barrels with indigenous yeasts, where it matured with the lees for 10 months, during which time the lees were periodically stirred (bâtonnage). That oxidative vinification and aging has produced an exuberant wine that is fully ripe, with creamy aromas and flavors and a soft texture. It's rich and seems to be evolving quite quickly. 3,000 bottles were filled in September 2019. Drink: 2021-2023. (Jun 2021)"
93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Hailing from the Segovia section of Castilla y León, this barrel-fermented and oak-aged Verdejo opens with toasted aromas of wood grain and baked white fruits. A full and round palate is creamy but braced by core acidity. Honeyed melon, apple and vanilla flavors finish smooth and creamy. With 10 months of lees aging and grapes from 200-year-old bush vines, this wine has an elegant character. Drink through 2024. Alcohol 14.5%. (Sep 2021)"
| Product SKU | 703457 |
| Producer | Ossian |
| Country | Spain |
| Varietal | Other White Wines |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 100% Verdejo |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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