BIANCO is an ode to our favourite whites for the season. Whether you prefer them lean, clean and mineral, textured and perfumed, or savoury and spiced, we hope to shine a light on the breadth of diversity to be found from these varieties.
GRÉGORY GUILLAUME
Lou Coulego 2021
Ardèche, France
From a forty five year old parcel of Chardonnay planted over clay and limestone on a hillside outside Alba-la-Romaine. The grapes were pressed directly to barrels for a year of rest. Hazy straw yellow in the glass, it is full of southern charm, with sun-kissed stone fruits, chalky minerals and a touch of herbs combining for an easygoing and uplifting take on the grape.
Chardonnay
JACOPO STIGLIANO
Samodia Bianco 2024
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
A blend of Pignoletto, Albana, Montuni, Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano Romagnolo and Moscato from old vines planted over limestone, over four hundred metres above sea level. A third of the grapes were fermented on the skins for four days, whilst the rest were pressed directly to concrete, where the wine rested until the following spring. A hazy shade of gold in the glass, it impresses with delicate notes of stone fruits, almonds and chalky minerals.
Pignoletto, Albana, Montuni, Trebbiano, Moscato
LA DISTESA
Terre Silvate 2024
Marche, Italy
This wonderful Verdicchio comes from vineyards planted over clay and limestone in the hills outside Cupramontana. The wine is fermented and aged in old concrete vats and while the majority is given a direct press, around twenty percent sits on skins for a few days, lending a little flesh and grip. From a cooler vintage, this has a delicate perfume of almonds and brine and a gentle hint of salt and bitterness, which bring refreshment and intrigue.
Verdicchio