Bocca di Lupo Castel del Monte Pietrabianca Chardonnay 2025

Pietrabianca Castel del Monte Chardonnay is an organic white wine from Tenuta Bocca di Lupo, combining Chardonnay with Fiano for an elegant and distinctly Mediterranean expression of Apulia. Produced under the Castel del Monte DOC and bearing the Antinori family’s Tormaresca signature, it balances ripe fruit and subtle oak with the freshness and mineral character of the Minervino Murge terroir.

Tasting Notes
The wine is straw-yellow in colour with delicate greenish highlights. Its aromatic profile opens with white peach, citrus and exotic fruit, complemented by floral hints of magnolia and subtle vanilla from its time in oak. On the palate, it is soft and rounded at the entry, developing a pleasant saline, mineral character and well-integrated structure. Fresh acidity keeps the finish lively and persistent, while the oak contributes depth without overwhelming the fruit. Its structure makes it enjoyable in its youth, with the potential to develop further complexity over the short to medium term.

Production
The vineyards are located at the Bocca di Lupo estate near Minervino Murge, where warm summers are tempered by significant day-night temperature variations. Careful canopy management helps protect the grapes from excessive heat while promoting even ripening and preserving natural acidity. After destemming and gentle pressing, the must is clarified at low temperature. The Chardonnay ferments and matures on its lees in new French and Hungarian oak barrels and undergoes malolactic fermentation, while the Fiano is fermented in stainless steel to retain its freshness and aromatic vitality. The varieties are blended after six months of maturation in wood, followed by a further five months of refinement in bottle.

Food & Serving
Serve chilled at approximately 10–12°C. Pietrabianca is a versatile partner for white meats, fish and seafood appetisers, grilled or baked fish, and mature cheeses. Decanting is not essential, although a short period of aeration in the glass can help reveal its floral, mineral and oak-derived nuances.

Producer
Bocca di Lupo is a Tormaresca estate belonging to the Antinori family, one of Italy’s most historically significant wine producers. Located in Apulia’s Castel del Monte area, the estate focuses on expressing the character of the region through wines rooted in local soils and Mediterranean conditions. The name Pietrabianca refers to the area’s characteristic white stone, underlining the wine’s connection to its terroir. Its organic approach and recognition through Bibenda awards and strong international reviews, including praise from Robert Parker, have helped establish it as a notable example of premium Castel del Monte white wine.

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