COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Bellone
PRODUCER
Casale del Giglio
REGION
Lazio
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Anthium Bellone is a dry white wine from Lazio, Italy, made from 100% Bellone grapes. The wine is produced by Casale del Giglio, a winery founded in 1967 with a focus on reviving indigenous grape varieties. The grapes are sourced from vines over 60 years old grown in sandy-loamy soils near Anzio, benefiting from a coastal microclimate influenced by sea breezes. This unique terroir and the ancient Bellone grape contribute to the wine's distinctive character. The 2023 vintage has received significant critical acclaim, including a 'Best in Show' award at the Decanter World Wide Awards and a Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bellone grape may date back to Roman times.
Fact 02
Soils near Anzio resist phylloxera, preserving ungrafted vines.
Fact 03
The wine has won 'Best in Show' at Decanter World Wide Awards.
Fact 04
Also recognized with Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Anthium Bellone begins with maceration on the skins to extract aromas, followed by a soft pressing. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing indigenous yeasts over 10-12 days at temperatures between 18-20°C. Some sources indicate cryomaceration at 8°C. The wine is then aged with refinement on noble lees and includes passages in French oak barriques and tonneaux. The harvest occurs in late September.
