Bianco di Ampeleia IGT 2022

Wine Description for Bianco di Ampeleia IGT 2022 by Ampeleia

Colour & Appearance

Old gold to light amber with a silky matt shimmer and natural cloudiness – a visual statement for unfiltered authenticity and skin contact.

Nose

Complex and multi-layered: citrus fruits and orange blossom meet wet slate and mineral freshness. Joined by crisp apple, peach stone, a hint of light tobacco and black tea. With air exposure, the aromatics unfold continuously and gain in depth – a nose that invites lingering.

Palate

Here the true nature of this orange wine reveals itself: herbal, astringent tannins make a clear statement on the attack. Not a crowd-pleasing fruit bomb, but a structure-driven, aroma-led white wine with character. The fresh acidity lends dynamism and drinkability, whilst the skin contact provides texture and grip. A wine for connoisseurs who value substance over flattery.

Finish

Medium length with persistent mineral freshness and fine tannin structure. Herbal notes linger, accompanied by a saline nuance that whets the appetite for the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The vines thrive at 300 to 500 metres elevation in Tuscany’s Maremma – a vineyard planted in traditional field blend, newly established with massal selection from old vines. The altitude guarantees freshness and elegance despite the Mediterranean climate.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Trebbiano, Malvasia bianca and Ansonica are harvested and processed together. Following two days of skin contact, spontaneous fermentation takes place, followed by six months ageing in large concrete tanks. With each vintage since 2016, this wine gains in roundness and elegance – the 2022 demonstrates this impressively.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with pea and mint soup, sea bass with artichokes à la Barigoule or guinea fowl with chilli and sage. Also an exciting choice with more robust vegetarian dishes, aged goat’s cheese or Asian flavours.

Special Features

At just 10.5% alcohol, a refreshingly light-footed representative of the orange wine category. Approximately 35,000 bottles annual production – an authentic, biodynamically-influenced wine with personality.