Bell'Aja Bolgheri Bianco
ベッラーヤ ボルゲリ・ビアンコ
Agricola San Felice
Vermentino
About this wine
A Vermentino-led white (roughly 90% Vermentino with other varieties) from San Felice's Bell'Aja estate in Bolgheri's Le Sondraie zone, five kilometers from the sea. Brisk, bone-dry, and saline, it shows pineapple, ginger, orange blossom, and honeycomb aromas with bright acidity and hints of thyme, at around 12.5% ABV.
A zesty, saline white ideal for those who enjoy coastal Italian whites.
Sommelier's Note
"This is Bell'Aja's coastal character distilled into a glass — the salinity alone makes it worth seeking out."
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled shrimp, oysters, and light Mediterranean seafood dishes.
When to drink it
Beach lunches, seafood dinners, summer aperitivo
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Vermentino
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- $28-37 (approx. ¥4,300-5,700; reference conversion from US retail)
Terroir & Winemaking
Roughly 90% Vermentino from vineyards five kilometers from the Tyrrhenian Sea, contributing saline minerality; approximately 12.5% ABV.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes make up Bell'Aja Bianco?
- It is a Vermentino-led blend, roughly 90% Vermentino, from vineyards in Bolgheri's Le Sondraie zone five kilometers from the sea.
- What is the alcohol content?
- Approximately 12.5% ABV.
- What makes Bell'Aja Bianco distinctive among Bolgheri whites?
- Its proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea gives it a distinct saline minerality that sets it apart from inland Tuscan whites.
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