About this wine
Il Bianco is Bosco alle Vigne's Bolgheri Vermentino DOC, made from 100% Vermentino grown near the coast in Castagneto Carducci. It shows an intense straw-yellow color with golden reflections, complex aromas of exotic fruit and Mediterranean herbs with pronounced minerality and citrus notes, and a balanced, sapid, round palate. Alcohol is 14.5% vol.
A crisp, food-friendly white that's an easy entry point into Tuscan coastal wines — bright citrus and herbs without complexity that intimidates.
Sommelier's Note
"Il Bianco proves Bolgheri isn't only about big reds — this Vermentino delivers real minerality and salinity that rival better-known coastal whites of Tuscany."
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled fish, shellfish, seafood crudo, and summer salads — its salinity and citrus edge make it a natural match for Mediterranean seafood cuisine.
When to drink it
Seafood dinners, summer aperitivo, warm-weather gatherings
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Vermentino
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- ¥3,000-4,200 (est., converted from typical EU retail pricing for Bolgheri Vermentino DOC)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Vermentino; Bolgheri Vermentino DOC; grown on coastal vineyards near Bolgheri; 14.5% ABV; best served chilled at 10-12°C.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Il Bianco made from?
- It is 100% Vermentino, classified as Bolgheri Vermentino DOC.
- What does Il Bianco taste like?
- It has an intense straw-yellow color, aromas of exotic fruit and Mediterranean herbs, pronounced minerality and citrus, and a balanced, salty, round palate.
- What food pairs well with Il Bianco?
- Grilled fish, shellfish, seafood crudo, and summer salads pair especially well.
- What temperature should Il Bianco be served at?
- Serve chilled at 10-12°C to highlight its freshness and minerality.
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