Bellone’s ancestor is believed to be the Uva Pantastica praised by Pliny the Elder in his Naturalis Historica and present in Italy’s Latium region since Roman times.
The wine speaks of summer sun and rich, ripe tropical fruit such as mango and papaya, carefully balanced by a marked acidity making it suitable for long bottle ageing. Lush, ample and lingering on the palate with hints of flowers and spice.
The Bellone grape is vigorous and resistant to drought – a guarantee for wine quality and balance – while its plump, golden, thick-skinned grapes hang in elongated, cone-shaped bunches.
A persistent sea breeze contributes to the perfect ripening of the grapes while a perfect concentration of sugar and notable acidity help to underline the wine’s pronounced mineral notes. The harvest takes place in late September.
Pairing – “Minestra di Sqavajone”: a typical soup from the fishermen of Anzio made.
Grapes – Bellone
Alcohol Volume – 14%
