Old World Soul, Modern Swagger
Let’s be honest: with so many wines vying for your attention, it takes something special to stand out. Enter the 2019 Bodegas Finca La Capilla Crianza—a wine that doesn’t shout but speaks with the calm confidence of a bottle that knows exactly who it is: elegant, poised, and dangerously drinkable.
Crafted under the eye of the Forner family, La Capilla is a textbook example of Old World heritage meeting modern, meticulous winemaking. And it all begins in the rugged, beautifully stingy soils of Roa, La Horra, and Anguix. These are vineyards that don’t give up greatness easily. The yields are low, the soils are tough, and the results are pure gold—or, in this case, a velvety crimson.
The 2019 vintage was one of balance, which, as you know, is not always guaranteed in winemaking—or life. A steady growing season followed by hand-harvesting in small batches meant that only the most promising fruit made the cut. From there, it was treated with the kind of care usually reserved for first-born children and classic cars: fermentation with native yeasts in small tanks, aging in French oak (equal parts new and once-used), and nearly two years of bottle aging before anyone dared let it out into the world.
And what a debut. In the glass, it’s all dark color and deep charm. On the nose, vibrant fruit mingles with just enough oak to remind you that good things come to those who age. On the palate, it glides—creamy, toasty, a little indulgent, yet remarkably precise. The tannins are dense but civilized, like a bouncer in a tuxedo. This is 100% Tinta del País, showing the clarity, texture, and layered complexity that have made Ribera del Duero one of Spain’s most revered wine regions.
This is not a wine that needs a special occasion—it is the occasion. Drink it now, impress your friends, or squirrel it away for a few years if you’re feeling patient and noble.
Bottles are limited. Regret is not.
