Casale Del Giglio
Bellone
2024
$20.55
About this winery
As a child and young teenager the fields and lanes of the family estate, Casale del Giglio, were nothing more to Antonio Santarelli than a place where he could spend carefree weekends; but all changed when he joined his father Dino in the family business. By then, he knew instinctively that their unconventional land in the Agro Pontino valley, some 50 kms south of Rome, offered a unique opportunity to attempt something no-one had ever attempted.
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Product notes
BELLONE = A grape variety with ancient origins, already present in Lazio in Roman times and mentioned by Pliny the Elder as “uva pantastica.” It is found in the area stretching from the Roman Castles to the Lépini Mountains and extending to the sea.
Production notes
The harvest takes place towards the end of September. The two-phase vinification process begins with maceration on the skins to promote the extraction of aromas that release all the pedoclimatic characteristics of the Anzio territory. After gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts takes place over 10-12 days at a temperature of 18-20°C.
Tasting notes
Intense yellow color with golden highlights. This is a sunny wine with aromas of ripe exotic fruits, such as mango and papaya, contrasted by strong acidity that makes it suitable for long bottle aging. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and persistent with light floral and spicy notes. It stands out for its sapidity and minerality and offers a long and persistent. finish.