{"product_id":"2022-ceraudo-petelia","title":"2022 Ceraudo Petelia","description":"\u003cp\u003e2022 Ceraudo Petelia is a refined Calabrian white that captures the sun‑drenched coast and cooling sea breezes of northern Calabria in every glass. Crafted from equal parts Mantonico and Greco Bianco, this wine showcases the region’s ancient winemaking heritage through a distinctly contemporary, elegant style. With very limited availability outside Italy, Petelia offers a rare chance to experience one of Calabria’s most characterful white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, 2022 Ceraudo Petelia shows a luminous, pale straw-yellow hue with delicate greenish reflections, hinting at its freshness and youth. The nose is inviting and expressive, with notes of white spring flowers, acacia and jasmine, layered over ripe melon, subtle tropical fruit and a touch of citrus zest.\n\nOn the palate, Petelia is silky and rounded at first, quickly lifted by a vibrant, mouthwatering acidity that keeps the wine light on its feet. Flavors of melon, white peach and ripe citrus are intertwined with floral tones and a gentle saline edge that reflects its coastal origins. The finish is persistent yet graceful, with the fruit staying clean and precise thanks to its modest alcohol and long aging on fine lees. Enjoy it now for its energy and purity, or drink within 3–5 years to appreciate the further integration and complexity that the sur‑lie aging will continue to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes for Petelia come from Ceraudo’s organically farmed vineyards in Strongoli Marina, near Crotone, in the northern part of Calabria. Here, the vines benefit from warm, dry coastal conditions, constant airflow from alternating Sirocco and cooler northern winds, and marked day‑night temperature shifts that help preserve aromatics and acidity. The combination of sunshine, maritime influence and well‑drained hillside soils allows the Mantonico and Greco Bianco to ripen fully without disease pressure, making sustainable and organic viticulture relatively straightforward. Harvest is carried out with careful selection to bring in healthy, perfectly ripe fruit. In the cellar, the wine is fermented with only natural yeasts and enzymes, then aged for an extended period at cool temperatures in stainless steel on its lees (sur lie), preserving purity of fruit, enhancing texture and complexity, and avoiding any influence from oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePetelia is a natural partner for Mediterranean seafood and light, flavorful dishes. Think grilled sea bass, seabream or cod with olive oil and herbs, crudo or carpaccio of fish, shellfish, calamari, octopus salad, as well as vegetable‑driven plates like lemony risotto, asparagus or artichoke dishes, and fresh goat or young cow’s milk cheeses. It also pairs beautifully with refined, produce-focused cuisine of the sort served at Ceraudo’s own Michelin-starred restaurant Dattilo. Serve well-chilled at around 8–10 °C, slightly warmer if you want to emphasize texture and aromatics. Decanting is not necessary, but pouring into a medium-sized white wine glass and giving it a few minutes in the glass will allow the floral and tropical notes to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ceraudo estate, founded by Roberto Ceraudo—originally from Albania—is located in Strongoli Marina near Crotone in northern Calabria and comprises about 60 hectares of land, 20 of which are planted with vines. Over the years, Ceraudo has become one of Calabria’s benchmark producers, known for giving a modern, precise voice to the region’s native varieties such as Mantonico, Pecorello, Greco Bianco, Magliocco, Gaglioppo and Greco Nero, alongside a small amount of international grapes like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Working closely with oenologist Fabrizio Ciuffoli and supported by his children—Giuseppe in the winery, Susy in administration and sales, and Caterina, a trained oenologist who manages their Michelin-starred restaurant Dattilo—Roberto has built a reputation for wines that are both authentic to their terroir and impeccably crafted. Many of Ceraudo’s limited-production wines are consumed in Italy and at Dattilo itself, underscoring the estate’s strong local following and growing prestige in the wider Italian wine world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ceraudo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251862524241,"sku":"GCW-CERA-22121402","price":20.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2021_Ceraudo_Petelia.png?v=1783441937","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2022-ceraudo-petelia","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}