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Capri DOC

A postage-stamp DOC of a few hectares on the island's terraces, most of them owned by a single estate, Scala Fenicia. The white is a Falanghina-Greco-Biancolella blend with lemon, white peach, sea spray and dried herbs over medium body and a bitter, saline finish; the rare red is a light, earthy Piedirosso. Almost all of it is drunk on the island in summer at tourist prices. The wine is decent, the address is the point.

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ProducerWinePriceBuy
Scala Fenicia
Capri Bianco
The island's only estate of note, with vines below the Phoenician steps; salty, herbal, lemony white made in tiny quantity.
$30 to $40Wine-Searcher
Scala Fenicia
Capri Rosso
Piedirosso with a little Aglianico; light, earthy, sour-cherry red for the island's restaurants.
$30 to $40Wine-Searcher