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The Marco Capra farm is located on the hills of Seirole, in the municipality of Santo Stefano Belbo, about 6 km from Canelli.
The road that reaches the Winery is a succession of scenic bends that embrace the Langhe and Monferrato, in an alternation of vineyards, woodlands and small villages recognizable by ancient towers, castles and churches.
An evocative landscape that reaches its peak in October and November.
The foliage dyes the vineyards with the warmest colors and the morning mists lay like a thin veil on the soft shapes of these hills.
The area is the heart of Pavese’s places: Santo Stefano Belbo is the town that gave birth and burial to the writer Cesare Pavese and is the setting in which his last novel, La Luna e i falò, published in 1950, comes to life.
The territory is that of the Municipality of Santo Stefano Belbo, recognized as a UNESCO heritage site
The work in the vineyard is in full swing even in winter, between routine work and new projects
The harvest begins at the end of August with Chardonnay and Pinot Nero for the sparkling wine bases and in the first days of September with the grape varieties: Moscato, Chardonnay and Nascetta
A story that
begins in 1945
in Santo Stefano Belbo
Marco represents the third generation of winegrowers and looks ahead to the fourth, already celebrated on the labels.
The family-run Winery, founded in 1945, was first managed by Tommaso Capra, Tumasin in Piedmontese dialect, then by his son Luciano.
Until the end of the 1980s, the primary activity involved the production of quality wine for wholesale in demijohns.
In 1999, with the arrival of Marco, Luciano's grandson, the Winery not only took on a modern character thanks to his enthusiasm and ideas for renewal, but also adopted a new name.
2014 was the year in which Marco put his own name on the label: no longer Azienda Agricola Sanmarco, but Azienda Agricola Marco Capra.
A significant choice respecting family tradition, combined with a passion for the work of a winegrower, gave a new impulse to the business.
The fourth and future generation is already present both on the label designs and through the bottle names Seitremenda and Testanvisca, hothead in Piedmontese, wines dedicated to their children Elisabetta and Riccardo.
The Wines
Both in terms of architecture and winemaking systems, the Winery guarantees a high level of grape processing
The company’s choice to mainly produce native Piedmontese wines is dictated by the desire to rediscover with every taste the characteristics that the land can offer: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera and Moscato, but also Nascetta, a grape variety that had almost disappeared until a few years ago and was recently rediscovered.
All grapes are harvested by hand and transported to the Winery in special perforated crates to ensure the integrity of the berries.
Marco’s recommended labels
The wines Marco is particularly fond of are the Metodo Classico DOCG Seitremenda, a blend of Pinot noir and Chardonnay, and the Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Testanvisca.
These are unique products as they are dedicated to his children Elisabetta and Riccardo.
The first, vinified using only the decanted free-run must, gives life to a versatile wine to be drunk as an aperitif that pairs well throughout the meal.
The second, with a broad and very persistent aroma, goes well with roasts, boiled meats and game, and aged cheeses.
Moscato DOCG Bricco delle Merende is also an important wine as it is representative of the area, ideal with all kinds of desserts and provides excellent company during conversation.
This is a wine that has brought this area to worldwide fame; it is the wine of the festival, loved even by the youngest children for its sweet and slightly sparkling character.
Produced Wines
Alta Langa Rosé Metodo Classico DOCG
Langhe Nascetta DOC
Langhe Chardonnay DOC
Dolcetto d'Alba DOC
Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Nebbiolo d'Alba DOC
Moscato d'Asti DOCG
Vineyards Extension
N° of Bottles
Vineyards Location
Agricultural Method
Il vino dedicato ad Elisabetta, primogenita di Marco.
All stages of the work, from the vineyard to the cellar, are personally followed by Marco who makes use of trusted collaborators
The vineyards are the most important capital: they are cared for and processed in the most natural and eco-compatible way possible
Experiences
The artisanal care of the grapes harvested by hand at the right ripeness is combined with modern oenological technologies
Visiting the Marco Capra Winery means meeting a family that has made its passion for wine and the territory its life’s work.
Upon request and weather permitting, a walk through the rows of vines adjacent to the winery can be conducted before entering the heart of the winery.
An important and distinctive aspect found during the tour is the production control over the entire supply chain, from the vine to the bottle.
The winery visit showcases the activities carried out in the vinification and aging rooms, passing through the storage and bottling areas, up to the tasting room.
Types of tasting
- Tasting of 4 wines
Metodo Classico DOCG Seitremenda, Langhe DOC Chardonnay or Langhe DOC Nascetta, Langhe DOC Rosato or Dolcetto d’Alba DOC, Barbera d’Asti superiore DOCG or Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, Moscato d’Asti DOCG → 25.00 € / person - Tasting of 7 wines → 35.00 € / person
- Complete tasting of all wines + 1 vintage of your choice* → 55.00 € / person
For this tasting, the desired vintage wine must be communicated at the time of booking.
Samples of typical products (breadsticks, salami and cheese) are served to accompany the wines.
During the summer season, it is possible to have the tasting outdoors, where there are large play areas for children.
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Experience Duration
Booking
Experience Price
The guest meets the producer and is guided to discover his wines, discovering their history and anecdotes
The winery of the company, equipped with all modern technologies, however remains faithful to the more traditional processes of winemaking
The moment of tasting is an act of conviviality, to be shared in the cellar with friends and enthusiasts
One grape variety, one territory
The choice of the areas best suited for the cultivation of individual grape varieties also determines the quality of the final product
Marco Capra’s wine proposal consists of wines from Piedmont, whose plantings are located in different areas of the Langhe and Roero.
How the soil influences production
Different types of soil, climate and exposure allow for a diversified offer capable of satisfying the palates of industry professionals and wine tourists.
The calcareous soil of the Santo Stefano Belbo and Costigliole d’Asti area, where Moscato, Chardonnay, Nascetta, Dolcetto and Barbera are produced, influences the root system of the vines.
They are forced to go deep to capture the microelements necessary for development, strengthening over time and bringing with them all the characteristics of the territory.
Santo Stefano Roero, with its particularly sandy soil, allows for fine, fragrant and elegant wines.
Vineyard protection treatments are carried out using products with a low environmental impact, in the most natural and eco-compatible way possible.
The people who make the company
All operations, from vineyard work to wine shipping, are personally supervised by Marco, assisted by the advice of oenologists Daniela Serra and Dante Scaglione.
The phenological phases, relating to the life cycle of the plants, and the annual vineyard operations are supervised by agronomist Roberto Abate.
To entertain children during the tasting.
A wine produced exclusively from the 100% Moscato grape, an aromatic grape suitable for producing great dessert wines and identifying this territory
All the grapes are harvested by hand and transported to the winery in special perforated boxes in order to ensure the integrity of the berries
The vineyards are the most important capital: they are cared for and processed in the most natural and eco-compatible way possible
Prices & Services
Taste the wines in the Cellar and buy them directly from the producer
The tasting
Booking is strongly recommended.
Tasting types:
- Tasting of 5 wines → 25 €
Metodo Classico DOCG Seitremenda, Langhe DOC Chardonnay or Langhe DOC Nascetta, Langhe DOC Rosato or Dolcetto d'Alba DOC, Barbera d'Asti superiore DOCG or Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC, Moscato d'Asti DOCG. - Tasting of all wines → 40 €
Samples of typical products (breadsticks, salami and cheese) are served to accompany the wines.
Production wines
The price list is available upon request.
- Metodo Classico DOCG Seitremenda
- Langhe DOC Chardonnay
- Langhe DOC Nascetta Conna
- Langhe DOC Rosato Ororosa
- Dolcetto d'Alba DOC Sireveris
- Barbera d'Asti DOCG Doppiadi'
- Barbera d'Asti superiore DOCG Cinquantadue
- Moscato d'Asti DOCG Bricco delle Merende
- Nebbiolo d’Alba Testanvisca DOC
The wines can be purchased at the Winery and can be shipped to your chosen destination.
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Mark
Capra
Wine Producer in Santo Stefano Belbo
Mark
Capra
Wine Producer in Santo Stefano Belbo
