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 since 1800 in the Italian region of Le Marche, on the eastern coast of Italy near the Adriatic Sea. The estate is located in the Metauro Valley, just 12 kilometres from the coast, at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level. The vines are on the eastern bank of the Metauro River, where the soil is rich in grey calcareous clay with blue sub-layers and fine limestone particles created by centuries of water erosion.

The climate in this area is mild and balanced, with constant wind, clear temperature variations and influence from both the sea and the Apennines. This combination produces healthy grapes with an optimal balance between acidity, aroma and structure.

Grape varieties, harvest and production of Guerrieri Biancanima

The Guerrieri Biancanima is a white wine based on 100% Bianchello , from 30 to 35 year old vines. The vineyards are oriented to the northeast and have a planting density of 3000 vines per hectare. The production 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, which is the result of a four-year experiment to reintroduce the historical style of Bianchello.

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 matures for about a year in the same barrels, without the use of wood. This traditional method gives the wine its characteristic structure, complexity and minerality, without loss of freshness.

Color, aroma and taste of Guerrieri Biancanima

In the glass, the wine shows a bright golden yellow color. The scent profile is complex and aromatic, with balsamic notes of sage, rosemary, pennyroyal (water mint) and star anise. In the mouth, the wine is elegant and mineral, with accents of stone fruit and a subtle salty touch, caused by the proximity of the sea. The wine has a nice acidity and a refined balance between freshness and texture.

Would you like to order Guerrieri Biancanima wines online?

The Guerrieri Biancanima is available at Grandcruwijnen . Our wines are stored in our professionally conditioned Wine Warehouse , so that quality and stability are always guaranteed.

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Wine and food pairings with Guerrieri Biancanima

Thanks to its freshness, aromatic depth and light saltiness, this wine is very suitable for a wide range of dishes. Here are some combinations that go particularly well:

• Roasted cod with fennel and lemon – The salty note of the wine perfectly complements the taste of 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 acids.
• 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 goes perfectly with the body and freshness of the Biancanima.