Pianvecchio IGT 2024

Wine Description for Pianvecchio IGT 2024 by Tenuta di Carleone

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow, luminous and clear – a wine that already announces its freshness and precision in the glass.

Nose

Here the Tuscan soul of this white wine reveals itself. Rather than opulent fruit aromas, the Pianvecchio 2024 displays a fascinating Mediterranean herbaceousness: bay leaf, rosemary and juniper dominate after an initial, subtle reduction. This aromatic restraint is not a weakness, but a stylistic hallmark – a wine that does not deny its origins, but celebrates them. The macchia, the Mediterranean scrubland, makes itself known.

Palate

Surprisingly dense and structured for a moderate 11.5% alcohol. The wine flows juicily across the palate, displaying a creamy texture, as if the fruit were nestled in whipped cream. The balance between juicy fruit and Mediterranean spice – complemented by the sweetness of wild fennel pollen – makes this wine a serious, complex companion. Here you sense the dense extract and the extended yeast ageing.

Finish

Persistent and fresh, with a fine salinity that recalls the proximity to the sea. The herbal spice lingers long.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A variable cuvée of Vermentino, Malvasia, Trebbiano, Gewürztraminer and Riesling – depending on the vintage and parcel. Organic viticulture, hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation in cement and stainless steel tanks, partly co-fermented. The several-month maturation on fine lees takes place without oak influence, to preserve freshness and sense of place.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with grilled sea bass, Spaghetti alle Vongole, Vitello Tonnato or goat’s cheese with honey. The herbal spice harmonises beautifully with Mediterranean vegetable dishes and fennel risotto.

Special Features

Originally produced only „for family and friends“, this wine has become a crowd favourite. An authentic Tuscan white wine that places terroir above technicolour – and that is precisely why it convinces.