2020 La Capilla Merlot


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Country: Spain
Region: Castilla y León
Sub-Region: Ribera del Duero
Appellation: Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León PGI
Grape(s): Merlot
Wine Style: Red
Composition: Single Varietal
Practices: Low Intervention, Vegan

From: Roa de Duero, Ribera del Duero, Spain
Varietal: Merlot

Taste: In the glass, the wine presents a deep, opaque ruby with purple highlights along the rim. The nose is expressive, opening with ripe blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, followed by secondary notes of graphite, licorice, and mocha. 

Pairing: Merlot’s medium tannin structure and ripe fruit profile make it a good for pairing with dishes that incorporate both richness and acidity. Pair this wine with proteins that are roasted or grilled, or dishes featuring earthy or umami-forward components.

About: Finca La Capilla is located in Roa de Duero, a town centrally situated in Spain’s Ribera del Duero DO. The estate was established in 1998 under the name Bodegas Robeal by Juan Miñón, who planted 160 acres of Tempranillo vines across four prestigious municipalities: Roa de Duero, Anguix, La Horra, and Fuentecén. The estate quickly earned attention for its vineyard holdings in some of Ribera’s most heralded subzones, and a winery capable of aging 2,000 barrels was constructed in Roa to manage production.

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About the Producer

Finca La Capilla is based in Roa de Duero, one of the central municipalities of the Ribera del Duero DO and a longstanding hub for viticulture in northern Burgos. The estate was founded in 1998 as Bodegas Robeal by Juan Miñón, who began by planting 160 acres of Tempranillo across Roa de Duero, Anguix, La Horra, and Fuentecén. In 2019, the property was acquired by Marqués de Cáceres. The Forner family, who lead Marqués de Cáceres, brings nearly a century of international wine experience to the project. Despite the change in ownership, continuity remained in the vineyard and cellar through Rodrigo Miñón, a viticulturist and winemaker with extensive knowledge of Ribera del Duero.

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