Capri Bianco | Scala Fenicia

Capri Bianco | Scala Fenicia

Sale price€26,00
White
Campania (IT)
Capri DOC
Greco 50%, Biancolella 30%, Falanghina 20%
Best enjoyed within 3 years.
12% ABV
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Production and refinement

A blend of native Campanian varieties, traditionally grown on the islands of the Phlegraean Archipelago at an altitude of about 100 meters above sea level. The vines are still trained using the pergola method, and the harvest is done manually during the first half of October.

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 10-14 days. The wine then rests for several months, still in stainless steel, to preserve the grape’s characteristics, and is bottled in the spring following the harvest.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

A beautiful straw yellow color.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it expresses delicate notes of citrus, white flowers, aromatic herbs, fruity and floral nuances, along with delightful marine hints.

Tasting

On the palate, it is fresh with a pleasant, easy-drinking sip that finds an additional key to perfect enjoyment in its salty and iodized notes.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Capri Bianco | Scala Fenicia ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italia

Region: Italia, Napoli

Hectares of vineyards: 1

Scala Fenicia

L’azienda agricola Scala Fenicia nasce dal rinnovamento della tradizione vinicola dell’isola di Capri, come una sfida per il futuro di questa isola splendida. Una cantina suggestiva, costruita all’interno di un’antica cisterna romana. Le spesse mura in pietra garantiscono le migliori condizioni climatiche durante tutto l’anno, ideale per l’affinamento del vino. La parte produttiva della cantina è attiva da inizio Ottocento tanto che è ancora presente un antico torchio per la pressatura dell’uva.

Le vigne sono coltivate sul versante nord dell’isola e occupano 4000 metri quadrati divisi in 4 piccole parcelle terrazzate sul versante nord est del monte Solaro. La viticoltura è faticosa ed eroica.

Scala Fenicia

In mezzo ettaro, la cantina produce questo solo vino, il Capri Bianco DOC, prodotto da greco (50%), biancolella (30%) e falanghina (20%). Un vino piacevolissimo e territoriale, in cui entra tutta la magia dell’isola.

Luigi Esposito, il leggendario proprietario, tutta la sua vita si è preso cura di quella terra e di quelle piante da cui oggi nasce il Capri Bianco Doc. Da lui provengono consigli e storie che sono il costante nutrimento per Andrea Koch, che oggi ne raccoglie l’eredità. Cura, passione e trasparenza sono qui di casa, ogni momento della produzione è accompagnato dal rispetto per questa tradizione, per questa terra e per le sue viti secolari, arrampicate sulle terrazze costruite con muretti a secco. Il tutto per dare un vino che è specchio cristallino della storia e del territorio.

Region and territory

Millennial tradition, traditional cultivation, and enhancement of native varieties and terroirs

Campania

Millennial tradition, traditional cultivation, and enhancement of native varieties and terroirs

Campania

Millennial tradition, traditional cultivation, and enhancement of native varieties and terroirs

Campania

Viticulture in Campania has its roots in ancient Greek tradition, when numerous grape varieties now considered native were introduced by the Hellenics. Powdery mildew and phylloxera arrived later than elsewhere, but the damage was enormous, and the path to quality was only taken from the 1980s onwards.
Recently, Campanian wines have seen incredible success thanks to a production characterized by traditional agriculture, with a strong focus on environmental preservation and sustainability. Many of Campania's wineries are family-owned and produce high-quality wines in small quantities.

In general, Campanian viticulture is characterized by a great variety of terroirs and native varieties, which give rise to wines of great quality and personality, each with its own unique characteristics. For many years, the imposing Taurasi DOCG was the only wine to be awarded the DOCG status, but since 2003, Greco di Tufo DOCG and Fiano di Avellino DOC have also been recognized, and since 2011, Aglianico del Taburno has also been honored with this designation. In the rest of the region, there are also 15 DOC and 10 IGT wines.

Capri

We are on the island of Capri, in the Gulf of Naples, one of the most suitable areas for viticulture in Campania.
Viticulture on the island benefits from a dry, mild, and ventilated climate, with very little rainfall: this makes cultivation aimed at producing fresh, flavorful, and easy-drinking wines. Viticulture on the island is practiced today in a few precious plots.
The Capri DOC (established in 1977) covers the entire territory of the island.

The island boasts a long history of wine production and covers both a red and a white wine, made from traditional grape varieties of the area. Capri Rosso is mainly produced with Piedirosso (at least 80%), a native Campanian grape variety widespread on the island. Capri Bianco, instead, is obtained from Falanghina and Greco Bianco. Falanghina was the basic grape variety for ancient Falernian wines, while Greco Bianco is a genetically identical variety to Asprinio, used in sparkling wines from Aversa.
Capri, in the Gulf of Naples, enchants with fresh and flavorful wines thanks to its dry and ventilated climate.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A very elegant white wine that calls for equally sophisticated dishes. Perfect as a refined aperitif, it demands pairings with similar aromatic intensity and a light body.

Matching by contrast

A mineral and fresh white wine that pairs well by contrast with slightly rich dishes: it cleanses and refreshes the palate beautifully.

It pairs well with

Appetizers, seafood first and second courses, cured meats, vegetable pies, fresh cheeses.

Matching by concordance

A very elegant white wine that calls for equally sophisticated dishes. Perfect as a refined aperitif, it demands pairings with similar aromatic intensity and a light body.

Matching by contrast

A mineral and fresh white wine that pairs well by contrast with slightly rich dishes: it cleanses and refreshes the palate beautifully.

It pairs well with

Appetizers, seafood first and second courses, cured meats, vegetable pies, fresh cheeses.

Cous cous di verdure e pesce

A healthy one-dish meal, rich in aromas and flavors, and also low in calories and quick to prepare. For truly delicious lunches.

Seafood Pasta

A light, fragrant, and tasty seafood first course, typical of Italian cuisine, that encapsulates the true flavors and aromas of the sea. Simple to prepare, with a guaranteed impressive result!

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