Villa Dora Caprettone 2023

Volcanic soils make interesting wines, and many of Campania's famous terroirs are of volcanic origin. Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano just east of Naples, and the organically farmed vineyards of Villa Dora are on the lower southern slopes of the volcano, inside the national park that surrounds it.

Caprettone is a Campanian variety that is usually grown around Mount Vesuvius.  Winemaking here is very straightforward, the fruit is pressed after about an hour of maceration, then fermented in stainless steel tanks at reduced temperature until dry. The wine is aged on the fine lees for at least 5 or 6 months and normally stays in the tank for about a year before bottling.