Stefano Bellotti ‘Semplicemente Vino Bianco’
Stefano Bellotti ‘Semplicemente Vino Bianco’ – as the name suggests, this is a simple yet utterly jubilant wine. Based on Cortese grapes grown in red clay soils, this harbours tireless drinkability. Half of the yield are fermented in large oak vats while the other half are committed to stainless steel. Decisively exuberant, an enticing citrus structure leaps forth to greet one’s nose on the backdrop of something sumptuously buttery. A wonderful nuttiness transfers onto the palette, accentuated by stone fruits and white flowers. Finally, a clean and firm mineral character dominates the lingering finish and a taste of more washes over one’s tongue. A truly supple wine that encourages a laugh amongst friends and carefree attitudes. Elegant, uncomplicated and delicious.
Stefano Bellotti was a pioneer in all respects of the word. Having left Genoa in late adolescence, he returned to the farm bought by his parents post-war in Novi Ligure. At a time when Italy’s agriculture was dominated by chemicalisation and industrialisation, his Cascina degli Ulivi was staunchly rejecting these methods. Completely self-sufficient, he combined his closed vineyard with a plethora of livestock, orchards and grains. By 1981 he was working organically and was introduced to biodynamics in the mid-80s. This is to say that an art of healing was promoted across all vineyards; biodynamic preps were crafted to encourage microbial activity. Furthermore, he developed a rotation system whereby certain rows of vines were left untouched to encourage revitalisation. This is a figure who shall be immortalised by both the charge he led in shifting the axis of Italy’s agriculture and his humble viticultural prowess.
Stefano Bellotti ‘Semplicemente Vino Bianco’ – unfortunately, September 2018 saw the untimely and tragic passing of Stefano Bellotti. His daughter Ilaria has dutifully taken up the mantle and shall undoubtedly continue to maintain the great Bellotti name.
Additional information
Grape | Cortese |
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Colour | White |
Region | Piedmont |
Bottle Size | 75cl |
Style | White |
Stefano Bellotti ‘Semplicemente Vino Bianco’ – An enticing citrus structure leaps forth to greet one’s nose on the backdrop of something sumptuously buttery. A wonderful nuttiness transfers onto the palette, accentuated by stone fruits and white flowers. Finally, a clean and firm mineral character dominates the lingering finish.
€28.00
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