2023 San Marzano EDDA Bianco

In 1962, 19 winemakers, determined to demonstrate the high potential of wines from Salento, founded "Cantine San Marzano". From the silvery sea of olive trees, the white stones at midday, the bright secrets woven in lace, and the languidly inviting baroque palaces, comes Edda, a "feminine" wine, with a mineral, timeless temperament, an ineffable fruit in a land of charm. Although Puglia is mainly the domain of Italian grape varieties, Chardonnay also thrives here. This is partly due to the cool sea breeze that blows through the vineyards at night. This allows the grapes to build up the necessary freshness. This ensures the desired acidity and a good balance between fruit, acids and alcohol.

The San Marzano EDDA Bianco Salento is predominantly Chardonnay with a bit of two special indigenous grapes, the Moscatello selvatico and the Fiano. The Moscatello selvatico is a spontaneous crossing of Moscato di Alessandria and Bombino Bianco and is very rare. Due to the low yields it is not popular with winegrowers, but the taste is spectacular. Fiano is an original Southern Italian. It barely survived the phylloxera plague, but is now on the rise because of its aromatic qualities. The vineyards are located near the sea at about 100 meters above sea level. Cold skin maceration and alcoholic fermentation in French oak barrels. After the alcoholic fermentation the wine matures for another 4 months "sur lie" with weekly bâtonnage.

In the glass, the EDDA Bianco has a straw yellow color with golden reflections; soft citrus fruits and delicate floral vanilla tones fill the nose. The taste is generous, elegant, fresh, delicate and mineral. The finish is long and soft with a hint of green herbs. The wine goes well with starters and intermediate courses of fish and shellfish, summer meal salads with chicken or shrimp. But above all a great companion to creamy cheeses.

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1. Linguine with lemon cream sauce, zucchini and Parmesan cheese
The fresh acidity and creamy structure of the EDDA Bianco perfectly complement the soft cream sauce and the light taste of courgette. The lemon beautifully brings out the citrus aroma of the wine, while the Parmesan complements the full body of the wine.

2. Grilled chicken fillet with tarragon and a white wine beurre blanc
The wine's full structure and light woody note support the rich buttery sauce. Tarragon enhances the wine's floral character, while the grilled chicken provides a subtle base without overpowering the wine.

3. Baked sea bass with fennel and orange segments
The elegant combination of anise (from fennel) and citrus (from orange) brings out the aromatic and fruity character of the EDDA. The soft structure of the fish leaves room for the wine to shine, without competition.

4. Ravioli filled with ricotta and sage, served with melted butter and almond flakes
The butter and nutty elements enhance the creaminess of the wine, while the sage provides a spicy accent that contrasts nicely with the floral notes of the EDDA. The ricotta provides a soft, silky texture in combination with the full mouthfeel of the wine.

5. Langoustine tartare with avocado, lime and basil oil
The delicate sweetness of the langoustine and the creamy character of the avocado combine beautifully with the structure and fresh acidity of the wine. Lime and basil enhance the aromatic profile of the EDDA and provide extra layers.

6. Truffle risotto with white asparagus and mascarpone
The creamy risotto and mascarpone blend seamlessly with the soft, wood-aged notes of the wine. The subtle bitterness of asparagus and the earthy character of truffle give a deep, luxurious dimension that is in harmony with the complexity of the EDDA Bianco.