2022 Guerrieri Biancanima

Expressive white wine from Bianchello with character and a unique style.

The Guerrieri winery and the Marche region

Azienda Agraria Guerrieri has been established in the Marche region of Italy, on the eastern coast near the Adriatic Sea, since 1800. The estate is located in the Metauro Valley, just 12 kilometers from the coast, at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level. The vines grow on the eastern bank of the Metauro River, where the soil is rich in gray calcareous clay with blue substrata and fine limestone particles formed by centuries of water erosion.

The climate in this area is mild and balanced, with constant winds, significant temperature fluctuations, and the influence of both the sea and the Apennines. This combination produces healthy grapes with an optimal balance of acidity, aroma, and structure.

Grape varieties, harvest and production of Guerrieri Biancanima

Guerrieri Biancanima is a white wine made from 100% Bianchello grapes, sourced from 30- to 35-year-old vines. The vineyards face northeast and have a planting density of 3,000 vines per hectare. The yield per plant is limited to 1.5 to 2 kg, which contributes to the concentration and quality of the grapes.

The harvest takes place in early October, entirely by hand. Before picking, the bunches are thinned and rigorously selected. Only the ripest grapes are used for this wine, the result of a four-year experiment to reintroduce the historic Bianchello style.

Fermentation and maturation of Guerrieri Biancanima

After a short maceration, during which the skins remain in contact with the juice, alcoholic fermentation takes place in a combination of cement tanks and Italian terracotta amphorae . The wine then ages for approximately one year in the same barrels, without the use of wood. This traditional method gives the wine its characteristic structure, complexity, and minerality, without losing any freshness.

Color, aroma and taste of Guerrieri Biancanima

In the glass, the wine displays a bright golden yellow color. The aroma is complex and aromatic, with balsamic notes of sage, rosemary, pennyroyal (water mint), and star anise. On the palate, the wine is elegant and mineral, with accents of stone fruit and a subtle salty note, brought about by the proximity of the sea. The wine has a beautiful acidity and a refined balance between freshness and texture.

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The Guerrieri Biancanima is available at Grandcruwijnen . Our wines are stored in our professionally conditioned Wine Warehouse , ensuring quality and stability at all times.

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Wine and food pairings with Guerrieri Biancanima

Thanks to its freshness, aromatic depth, and light saltiness, this wine is ideal for a wide variety of dishes. Here are some pairings that pair particularly well:

• Roasted cod with fennel and lemon – The salty note of the wine perfectly complements the flavour of the white fish, while the fennel accentuates the spicy character.
• Chicken fillet with sage and creamy polenta – The balsamic aromas of the wine are reflected in the dish, while the creamy texture is nicely refreshed by the acidity.
• Risotto with green asparagus and Parmesan cheese – The earthy and umami notes in this dish combine perfectly with the mineral structure of the wine.
• Grilled vegetables with rosemary and olive oil – A vegetarian dish where the wine beautifully complements the roasted flavors and spicy profile.
• Semi-hard cheeses such as Comté or Pecorino – The combination of salt, fat and texture in these cheeses perfectly complements the body and freshness of the Biancanima.