Padró i Familia

Capitol Blanco is a crisp and zesty white wine made using a superbly balanced blend of autochthonous varieties from our area: macabeo, xarel.lo and muscat. The three varieties are produced separately, and fermentation is controlled at 16ºC to conserve the aromatic properties of each. Fruity aromas with fine nuances of spices. A sensation of freshness and youthfulness. A mild palate balanced out by a fine acidic structure. Fruity undertone of green apple and pineapple. Capitol Blanco is made at the Padró family winery just south of Barcelona where over five generations the Padró family have distilled spirits, made wines (including mistelas and other fortified wines) and become masters of vermouth. On the wine side, the family now specialises in making light, fruity Mediterranean-style wines under different brands, each one representing something of who the family are.  The family vineyards are located within the Tarragona Denominación de Orígen, the oldest D.O. in Catalonia. Due to its strategic location on the Mediterranean, the city of Tarraco, today’s Tarragona, was one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire. It was also a main centre for wine production at the time and wines from Tarraco were highly prized and exported all around the Empire, even to Rome itself. The excellent quality of Tarragona’s wine has been maintained to this day through careful attention to the vines and general good practice. Our Capitol brand is a tribute to those wines produced in our area in Roman times.