COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Capitello Wines
REGION
Oregon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Capitello Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a 2023 vintage red wine produced by Capitello Wines in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Winemaker Ray Walsh, who founded the family winery with roots in New Zealand, aims to highlight the distinct characteristics of the vineyard and fruit. The Willamette Valley is a globally recognized region for Pinot Noir, known for its cool climate that fosters elegance and balance. The 2023 growing season presented unique conditions, with a warm late spring and a dry autumn contributing to optimal ripeness and a vintage described as having both intensity and grace.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Ray Walsh brings experience from both New Zealand and Oregon.
Fact 02
The 2023 vintage was characterized by a rapid growth cycle.
Fact 03
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is often seen as a stylistic bridge.
Fact 04
Capitello Wines emphasizes letting the fruit speak for itself.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Capitello Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is crafted with a focus on expressing the varietal and terroir. While specific technical details for the 2023 vintage are not publicly available, the producer's general approach involves fermentation in oak tanks. The wine is subsequently aged, with the 2022 vintage spending 19 months in French Oak, a process that typically imparts structure and complexity. The 2023 growing season in the Willamette Valley was marked by a rapid vine growth cycle due to warm spring temperatures, followed by a dry autumn that facilitated optimal fruit ripeness. Winemaker Ray Walsh's philosophy emphasizes allowing the natural characteristics of the fruit and vineyard to shine through his winemaking.
