Pietrabianca
The wine
The name “Pietrabianca” refers to the stones that rural farmers hit while ploughing the fields and, once they were crushed and ground into the soil, helped enhance the aromas and flavors of the wines grown here. Pietrabianca Chardonnay is characterized by a complex bouquet.
Vinification
In a land of red wines, an outstanding white. The Bocca di Lupo estate is located at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level (820 feet) in the heart of the untamed Murgia area near Minervino Murge about 90 kilometers west of Bari. The estate’s certified organic vineyards grow on calcareous, low nutrient soils that are optimal for producing wines that are elegant, lively with well-defined aromatic precision.
Winemaking
Grapes were harvested in the early morning hours to preserve fresh aromas and avoid oxidation during higher daytime temperatures. After destemming, the grapes were gently crushed, and the must was transferred into stainless steel tanks at a temperature of approximately 10 °C (50 °F) to favor natural clarification. Part of the Chardonnay must was then transferred into French oak barriques where alcoholic fermentation took place, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging on the lees. Fiano grapes, and the remaining Chardonnay grapes, were fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16-18 °C (61-64 °F) to enhance the grape varieties’ characteristic freshness. The Chardonnay aged in barriques was transferred to stainless steel tanks, blended with Fiano and the other part of Chardonnay, then bottled several months later. The wine underwent an additional period of aging in the bottle before being released.
Historical Data
Passion, courage, and confidence in the immense potential Apulia has to offer in terms of the highest quality are all elements that inspired the Antinori family to invest in this region over twenty years ago.
The estate is located in the countryside of Minervino Murge in Apulia, the DOC region of Castel del Monte, an area well known for the beauty of its wild. Tenuta Bocca di Lupo estate is the spark that ignited this dream and later confirmed its position as undisputed leader in the enological “Renaissance” of the entire region.
Tasting Notes
Pietrabianca is characterized by a complex bouquet. Lively on the palate with excellent freshness and structure. Pleasantly savory on the finish. This wine can be enjoyed immediately but can also age well to be appreciated in the years to come.
The name “Pietrabianca” refers to the stones that rural farmers hit while ploughing the fields and, once they were crushed and ground into the soil, helped enhance the aromas and flavors of the wines grown here. Pietrabianca Chardonnay is characterized by a complex bouquet.
In a land of red wines, an outstanding white. The Bocca di Lupo estate is located at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level (820 feet) in the heart of the untamed Murgia area near Minervino Murge about 90 kilometers west of Bari. The estate’s certified organic vineyards grow on calcareous, low nutrient soils that are optimal for producing wines that are elegant, lively with well-defined aromatic precision.
Grapes were harvested in the early morning hours to preserve fresh aromas and avoid oxidation during higher daytime temperatures. After destemming, the grapes were gently crushed, and the must was transferred into stainless steel tanks at a temperature of approximately 10 °C (50 °F) to favor natural clarification. Part of the Chardonnay must was then transferred into French oak barriques where alcoholic fermentation took place, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging on the lees. Fiano grapes, and the remaining Chardonnay grapes, were fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16-18 °C (61-64 °F) to enhance the grape varieties’ characteristic freshness. The Chardonnay aged in barriques was transferred to stainless steel tanks, blended with Fiano and the other part of Chardonnay, then bottled several months later. The wine underwent an additional period of aging in the bottle before being released.
Passion, courage, and confidence in the immense potential Apulia has to offer in terms of the highest quality are all elements that inspired the Antinori family to invest in this region over twenty years ago.
The estate is located in the countryside of Minervino Murge in Apulia, the DOC region of Castel del Monte, an area well known for the beauty of its wild. Tenuta Bocca di Lupo estate is the spark that ignited this dream and later confirmed its position as undisputed leader in the enological “Renaissance” of the entire region.
Pietrabianca is characterized by a complex bouquet. Lively on the palate with excellent freshness and structure. Pleasantly savory on the finish. This wine can be enjoyed immediately but can also age well to be appreciated in the years to come.
Bocca Di Lupo
Passion, courage, and confidence in the immense potential Apulia has to offer in terms of the highest quality are all elements that inspired the Antinori family to start investing in the area in 1998.
They believed that this is one of the most promising regions in Italy for producing top quality wines with a strong territorial identity.
