Gelso Bianco 2020, Puglia IGT, Azienda Agricola Podere 29

Name: Gelso Bianco 2020, Puglia IGT, Azienda Agricola Podere 29
Brand: L'Esprit du vin
SKU: 751720
Price: 16.50 CHF
Availability: InStock

CHF 16.50

Description

The aromas of Gelso Bianco de Podere 29 are very pronounced, with notes of white-fleshed fruit as well as exotic fruits and lemon. On the palate, it's a veritable explosion of fruit with good balance and a long, refreshing finish. This is a wine with a lot of personality and aromatic richness, ideal as an aperitif or with a seafood risotto.

Food and wine pairings

Gelso Bianco will be a perfect companion for aperitifs or, as Podere 29 suggests, with seafood risotto or linguine with clams.

Gelso Bianco 2020, Puglia IGT, Azienda Agricola Podere 29

CHF 16.50

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Viticulture

This is the latest vintage to join Podere 29's portfolio. Grown on sandy soils, the Gelso Bianco is produced from young vines of the Minutolo grape variety, long confused with the indigenous Fiano grape. Planting density is 4,000 vines per hectare. Harvest takes place during the first ten days of September. The entire estate has been farmed organically since its inception.

Winemaking

Aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. Annual production of approximately 15,000 bottles.

Podere 29

A young estate established in 2003, located in northern Puglia near the town of Cerignola, just 20 km from the Adriatic Sea. Giuseppe Marrano, assisted by his father, passionately cultivates the grape varieties of his region, crafting wines of great expression and precision. He has always followed organic farming practices in his vineyards, though without formal certification. Therefore, after several years, Giuseppe decided to apply for European organic certification, which he received with the 2019 vintage.

Puglia

Located in the heel of Italy's boot, Puglia is one of the country's most dynamic and sunniest wine regions. Bordered by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, the region enjoys a warm, dry climate tempered by sea breezes. The diverse soils impart a generous, characterful profile to the wines.

Puglia is particularly renowned for its red wines, made from indigenous grape varieties such as Primitivo, Negroamaro, and Nero di Troia. These grapes, perfectly adapted to the local conditions, produce intense wines with notes of dark fruit, spice, and garrigue. The region also distinguishes itself with its fresh and aromatic white wines, notably those made from Verdeca and Fiano Minutolo, which add a welcome diversity to the wine production.

Long considered a land of high-volume production, the region has experienced a genuine qualitative renaissance over the past several decades. The focus is on promoting traditional grape varieties and sustainable viticulture.