2025 Tenuta Monteloro Villa Antinori Pinot Bianco

In Italy, when you say 'wine,' you say 'Antinori'! This family has been making wine for over six centuries. Respecting the traditions of the Tuscan land, 26 consecutive generations of Antinori have been dedicated to this. It is the eye for tradition and innovation that has made the House of Antinori what it is today: the pinnacle of Italy.

Villa Antinori is an important part of the Antinori wine empire, as the name is associated with more than 100 years of history, and the Villa Antinori Rosso and the highly sought-after Villa Antinori Bianco are produced here.

Villa Antinori was originally produced in 1928 by Marchese Niccolò Antinori as a Chianti Classico that could age and improve over time. Shortly thereafter, Villa Antinori became a highly sought-after wine in the most prestigious cellars of embassies, royal houses, major hotels, and restaurants. In 1931, Villa Antinori Bianco was made from traditional Trebbiano grapes. In the 1980s, a small percentage of Chardonnay was added to give the wine better structure.

The 2020 growing season will be remembered as one of the coolest in the past five years at the Tenuta Monteloro estate. Well-distributed rain showers and average temperatures, even slightly below seasonal averages until mid-July. These climatic conditions encouraged slow, normal growth of the vines and promoted an optimal, balanced vegetative cycle. August was warm with scattered rainfall during the last days of the month, guaranteeing temperature fluctuations of approximately 10°C between day and night; this produces a wine elegant with sufficient fruit and acidity. By harvest time in mid-September, Pinot Bianco reached ideal ripeness with an excellent balance between sugar concentrations, acidity, and aromatic components.

The harvested grapes were destemmed and gently pressed. The must was cooled to a temperature of 10 °C (50 °F) to promote natural clarification. After 48 hours, the clarified must was transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place at a temperature not exceeding 16 °C (61 °F). The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 10 °C (50 °F).

Only grapes from the very best Pinot Blanc vineyards on the Monteloro estate, situated in the hills behind Fiesole, are used to produce Villa Antinori. This is one of the historic wines of the Antinori family that has been given a new expression capable of conveying the harmony and sensations of an ancient region known for the production of white wines.

The Villa Antinori Pinot Bianco is straw-yellow in color with greenish hues. On the nose, it is refined and elegant with notes of tropical fruit and hints of bell pepper, a touch of spices, and a hint of citrus. The taste is full and rich with a long, mineral finish.

FUN FACT: In the Attachment tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send it to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick it up, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see the potential discount immediately if you select Pick Up on the Checkout page. We are located almost next to the main road with ample parking. Click here for the address.