Capitán Xurelo 2022
16.95€ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The red 2022 Capitán Xurelo was produced with Espadeiro, Mencía and Caíño grapes, fermented with full clusters and matured in used oak barrels for 18 months. It has a balsamic nose with acid berry fruit, floral aromas and a hint of pine needle. It's light and has moderate alcohol, 11%, keeping notable acidity. This is similar to the O Esteiro, as both are barrel blends; here, he looks for more austerity and purity. 2,666 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2024.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
11.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Free-run alcoholic fermentation in plastic buckets. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Description
Capitán Xurelo is a red wine produced by Bodegas Albamar, a family winery located in the subzone of O Salnés, in the Rías Baixas DO, Galicia. The wine is composed of a blend of native varieties: Mencía, Caiño and Espadeiro, coming from vineyards aged between 40 and more than 100 years old. These vineyards are distributed in small plots owned by different winegrowers and are cultivated organically and sustainably, located at sea level, very close to the Atlantic coast. The soils of these plots are mainly a combination of clay, granite and schist, which contributes to the uniqueness of the wine.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested by hand and fermented separately by spontaneous fermentation initiated by indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Subsequently, the wine is aged for about 12 months in used French oak barrels, without being clarified or filtered, maintaining a very low sulphite content, which reinforces its natural character and purity.
Taste
In the mouth, Capitán Xurelo has a remarkable acidity and a light body, with a moderate alcohol content of around 11%. Its flavours of acidic red fruits stand out, with floral notes and a light balsamic touch reminiscent of pine. Its profile is mineral, with a freshness marked by the proximity of the vineyards to the sea, which gives it a vibrant and refreshing character. It is described as an austere wine, of great purity and with a crisp texture, ideal to accompany grilled meat dishes or legumes, being a versatile and refreshing option.
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
FREE shipping on orders over 200.00€ or for 18 bottles or more in 6-bottle multiples (24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60 bottles)Estimated transit time: 2-3 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 200.00€ |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 6.90€ | 0.00€ (-6.90€) |
| 7-12 | 6.90€ | 0.00€ (-6.90€) |
| 13-17 | 12.90€ | 0.00€ (-12.90€) |
| 18 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
| 19-23 | 15.90€ | 0.00€ (-15.90€) |
| 24 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
| 25-29 | 19.80€ | 0.00€ (-19.80€) |
| 30 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
| 31-35 | 22.90€ | 0.00€ (-22.90€) |
| 36 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
| 37-41 | 26.90€ | 0.00€ (-26.90€) |
| 42 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
| 43-47 | 28.90€ | 0.00€ (-28.90€) |
| 48 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
| 49-53 | 33.90€ | 0.00€ (-33.90€) |
| 54 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
| 55-59 | 35.90€ | 0.00€ (-35.90€) |
| 60 | Free | 0.00€ (Free) |
| VAT included | ||