Biancolella
Grape variety most likely of Greek origin, it was brought by the inhabitants of the island of Euboea to Corsica, where it is now cultivated with the name of Petite Blanche, and from there it reached the Italian peninsula. Widespread especially in Campania, especially in the islands of Ischia, Capri and Procida, it also enters the Amalfi Coast and the Lazio island of Ponza. It prefers warm and windy climates and mineral soils of mineral origin: this is why we find it in the maximum form inside the DOC Ischia Biancolella, in which it is able to fully develop its aromatic range. The result is savory, mineral and territorial wines. It also offers good results within the DOC Capri, Costa d'Amalfi, Penisola Sorrentino and Campi Flegrei.
Ischia DOC Biancolella Tenuta Frassitelli 2024 Casa d'Ambra
The Biancolella of Tenuta Frassitelli di Casa d'Ambra comes from two steeply sloping Ischia crus, almost overhanging, located at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level: the Pietra Martone and Tifeo vineyards.
Produced only with Biancolella grapes, vinified without maceration at low controlled temperatures. Subsequently, the wine remains in contact with the fermentation yeasts for a long period, in order to refine its organoleptic characteristics.
It is characterized by a straw yellow color. The...
View product pageLazio IGT Biancolella di Ponza 2022 Antiche Cantine Migliaccio
Lazio Biancolella delle Antiche Cantine Migliaccio is born from ancient vineyards of the island of Ponza, facing the Gulf of Gaeta, in a context that is nothing short of magical as regards the climate and soil conditions: heat, wind and volcanic soils, the privileged natural environment for the cultivation of Biancolella. It is produced entirely from grapes of this variety, which undertake a traditional white winemaking process with aging in steel.
The wine has a straw yellow color tending to gol...
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