Anforaje 2022
Artisanal"Anforaje" is an aromatic and highly expressive dry white wine made by Jacopo Bianchi, a young and talented producer on the island of Pantelleria with a passion for the land, amphorae and Zibibbo grapes. Vinified in amphorae with indigenous yeasts, it reveals a luminous golden mantle, in which a delicious and pleasantly aromatic bouquet emerges, composed of notes of apricot, citrus peel, honey, Mediterranean herbs, capers and marine lashes. A sharp freshness and a strong saline boost are balanced by an enveloping, sunny and very vitality texture.
“Anforaje” is a solar, enveloping, and marine white wine, produced by the homonymous winery located in the heart of the Mediterranean, on the volcanic rocks of the small island of Pantelleria. On this basalt rock surrounded by a cobalt sea, the vine has dwelled since the times of the Phoenicians and still today represents an important resource for the island. The wine is the fruit of a young producer's love for this land, its history, its traditions, and the desire to transfer and concentrate them into a bottle. This result has been achieved thanks to a deep knowledge of the territory and the ability to read and interpret it, bringing all its nuances into the glass.
Pantelleria and its fascinating atmospheres. The vineyards are cultivated according to the ancient alberello pantesco system, often on terraces supported by walls of lava stone, which became part of the UNESCO World Heritage in 2014. The wine is the result of wonderful Zibibbo vines that produce clusters of exceptional quality. At the end of the manual harvest, the grapes are destemmed and selected, then placed in terracotta dolium with a capacity of 80-400 liters. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts for a period of 2 to 3 weeks. Once fermentation is complete, the dolium are sealed and the wine matures in terracotta until bottling
The wine "Anforaje" is a white with a strong personality, which well synthesizes its three main components: a grape with rich, sweet, and aromatic fruit, a volcanic terroir in the heart of the Mediterranean, and a clear idea of wine from a producer who leaves nothing to chance. In appearance, it presents a beautiful golden yellow color, with a slightly cloudy veil due to the non-filtration. The olfactory profile is very intense and richly faceted, with aromas of aromatic herbs from the Mediterranean scrub, medicinal herbs, aromas of candied cedar peel, yellow-fleshed fruit, peach, apricot, pineapple, hints of tropical fruit, ginger, and sweet spices. The sip is intense and broad, with ripe and complex aromas, marked by a saline vein, leading to a finish of remarkable freshness and taste persistence.