Tenuta Bocca di Lupo
Castel del Monte Pietrabianca Chardonnay Magnum 2024
| Denomination | DOC Castel del Monte Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Chardonnay, 5% Fiano |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 6 months in barriques, then transferred to stainless steel tanks and bottled; followed by 5 months of bottle ageing. |
- Origin and designation: Tenuta Bocca di Lupo, Minervino Murge (Apulia), Castel del Monte DOC
- Grape varieties: 95% Chardonnay and 5% Fiano, a balance between structure from the oak and freshness
- Ageing: 6 months in French and Hungarian oak barriques, followed by 5 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: notes of white peach, citrus, tropical fruit, vanilla, tea and sweet spices
- Serving and pairings: organic, 12.5% vol; serving temperature 10–12°C with fish, white meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pietrabianca is an organic white wine from Tenuta Bocca di Lupo, a refined Apulian expression from the Antinori family. It is created from a harmonious blend of white grapes, combining the structured elegance of Chardonnay with the vibrant freshness of Fiano. On the palate, it is dry and smooth, offering a savoury sip with excellent persistence. The aromatic profile opens with notes of white peach, citrus and tropical fruit, finely interwoven with delicate hints of vanilla, tea and sweet spices derived from maturation in wood. Thanks to the perfect balance between acidity and softness, this white is ideal for accompanying fish-based dishes, white meats, cheeses and slightly spiced or flavourful dishes.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in Minervino Murge, within the renowned territory of Castel del Monte, in Apulia. The vineyards are cultivated on a local limestone soil, a characteristic that gives the label its name and imparts a pronounced savouriness to the wine. The area's climate is characterised by hot summers tempered by significant night-time temperature variations. This unique environment ensures balanced ripening of the grapes, allowing the Chardonnay to express structure and volume, while the Fiano retains its natural freshness and gustatory tension.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with gentle pressing of the grapes, followed by natural settling of the must in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures. Subsequently, the Chardonnay undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in French and Hungarian oak barrels, maturing on its lees for about six months. The Fiano, on the other hand, is vinified exclusively in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its acidic and taut profile. After the careful blending phase, the wine completes its quality journey with an essential bottle ageing of five months, ideal for harmonising contrasts and defining the final balance.
History and Curiosities
Born on the Bocca di Lupo estate in Minervino Murge, Pietrabianca Castel del Monte DOC showcases all the expertise of the Antinori family in Apulia. This fine wine, the result of organic and sustainable farming practices, is presented in an exclusive Magnum format of 1.5 litres inside an elegant wooden case. The name celebrates the radiant local stone, evoking a deep connection with the land. Awarded 91/100 by James Suckling, it boasts an ageing potential of up to ten years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
| Name | Bocca di Lupo Castel del Monte Pietrabianca Chardonnay Magnum 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Castel del Monte DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Chardonnay, 5% Fiano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Tenuta Bocca di Lupo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born on the Bocca di Lupo estate in Minervino Murge, Pietrabianca Castel del Monte DOC showcases all the expertise of the Antinori family in Apulia. This fine wine, the result of organic and sustainable farming practices, is presented in an exclusive Magnum format of 1.5 litres inside an elegant wooden case. The name celebrates the radiant local stone, evoking a deep connection with the land. Awarded 91/100 by James Suckling, it boasts an ageing potential of up to ten years. |
| Origin | Tenuta Bocca di Lupo, Minervino Murge (BA), Puglia |
| Climate | Fairly warm spring and summer, with significant temperature variations between day and night |
| Fermentation temperature | 16°C |
| Production technique | Soft pressing; natural decantation of the must in stainless steel tanks at 10°C; fermentation of the Chardonnay in oak barriques (with malolactic fermentation) at controlled temperature on the lees; fermentation of the Fiano in stainless steel at 16°C; maturation in barriques and subsequent ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | The grapes are gently pressed; the must settles naturally in stainless steel tanks at 10°C. The Chardonnay is transferred to new French and Hungarian oak barriques, where it undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation at a controlled temperature, on the lees; the Fiano ferments in stainless steel at 16°C to preserve its acidity. Ageing: approximately 6 months in barriques, then transferred to stainless steel and bottled, followed by 5 months of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 6 months in barriques, then transferred to stainless steel tanks and bottled; followed by 5 months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |