Capofitto (2023) - M di Trama
Produced at Cori, a historic area of Lazio, "Capofitto" makes the most of the mineral-rich volcanic soil to give the wine complexity and character. The trellis training system (guyot) and hand harvesting guarantee high grape quality.
Capofitto (2023) - M di Trama
Type: Vino Bianco
Appellation: Lazio Bianco IGT
Grape variety: Greco
Vintage: 2023
Winery: M di Trama
Alcohol: 13,5
The appellation: Lazio Bianco IGT
Lazio Bianco IGT is an appellation that celebrates the winegrowing diversity and richness of Lazio, a region with a thousand-year tradition in the production of white wines. This Indicazione Geografica Tipica allows the use of a wide range of grape varieties, both indigenous and international, letting producers express their creativity and bring out the particular features of the area.
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Who makes it: M di Trama
M di Trama is a Tuscan winery set up with the aim of creating wines that best express the potential of Sangiovese and of the region’s other native varieties. With an approach that combines tradition and innovation, the winery stands out for producing elegant, complex wines of great longevity. Its winemaking philosophy centres on sustainability, with growing practices attentive to the quality of the grapes and to promoting the territory.
Find out more about M di TramaThe vine of Capofitto
Greco
Greco is a white grape variety of very ancient origin, among the finest in southern Italy. Grown mainly in Campania, Calabria and Basilicata, it is known for its ability to produce structured, mineral and long-lived white wines. Greco di Tufo DOCG, in particular, is one of the greatest expressions of this variety, thanks to the combination of volcanic soils and unique climatic conditions.
Find out moreCapofitto: the Cori area
Cori
Cori, in the province of Latina in Lazio, is one of the oldest and most striking wine areas in the region. Known for its long winegrowing tradition dating back to Roman times, this area is famous for producing elegant, distinctive wines. The Cori DOC appellation protects and promotes the wines made from the area's native grape varieties, including Nero Buono, an ancient black grape variety, and Bellone, an aromatic white variety.
Find out more about CoriClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Volcanic
Geographical setting: Hilly
Profile of Capofitto
Primary aromas: Citrus, white peach, wild flowers
Secondary aromas: Aromatic herbs, honey
Tertiary aromas: Flint, mineral notes
Tasting notes: Fresh and savoury, with an aromatic profile that brings out notes of white-fleshed fruit and citrus. The palate shows pleasant structure and marked minerality, followed by a long, harmonious finish.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Enveloping |
| Acidity | Media |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Long |
| Colour | Straw yellow with golden highlights |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Media |
Winemaking methods used for Capofitto
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreAlcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts is a winemaking technique that brings out the authenticity of a place and the natural expression of the grape. In this process the must ferments thanks to the wild yeasts present on the grape skins and in the cellar environment, with no cultured yeasts added. It reflects a craft, sustainable philosophy aimed at highlighting the unique character of the terroir.
Find out moreSkin maceration
Maceration on part of the skins throughout alcoholic fermentation is a technique in which the must stays in partial contact with the skins for the whole fermentation. It extracts aroma, colour and structure in a controlled way, without excessive tannic intensity, which makes it ideal for structured whites, orange wines and more elegant reds.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Capofitto
In stainless steel (1–6 months)
Ageing in stainless steel for 1 to 6 months is a winemaking practice widely used for young, fresh, varietal wines, aimed at preserving the aromatic fragrance and gustatory integrity of the wine immediately after fermentation. This choice allows the wine to be stabilised, to settle naturally and to be ready for drinking within a few months, retaining vitality, tension and precision.
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