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Location: Italy
Winemaker: Franchesco Iacono
Grapes: Biancolella
From the Importer MatchVino: The winery of Pietratorcia started well over 30 years ago in Forio, on the western coast of the island of Ischia, 19 miles off the shore of Naples, through the efforts and commitment of three old farming families: the Iacono, Verde and Regine. They joined efforts to bring back to the island the great wine making traditions, started over 2000 years ago by the Greeks and followed over the centuries by the vintners of Ischia. The families have since gone their separate ways and now only the Ianono family runs the winery. Today Pietratorcia counts over seven hectares of replanted vineyards of carefully selected native grape varietals, which grow in perfect exposure to produce small batches of interesting and delicious wines. With a modern facility and cellars that date back to the 18th century, Pietratocia is on its way to restoring Ischia back to its role as one of the world’s outstanding wine producers, though still remaining a simple rustic winery.
Pietratorcia’s 100% Biancolella comes from volcanic, sandy soils; the grapes come from terraced vineyards of Ischia and Forio, all characterized by good exposure and ventilation. Hand-harvested grapes are macerated briefly on the skins before pressing and fermentation in stainless steel; aged on the fine lees 3 months and bottled by the end of March. Lots of complex herbs—sage, tomatoe leaf, basil, jasmine—yield into a warm, dry, elegant palate with notes of almond, dried pineapple, and honey with strong minerality. Dreamy with clams and linguine, but also drinks beautifully with a simple caprese salad.
Location: Italy
Winemaker: Franchesco Iacono
Grapes: Biancolella
From the Importer MatchVino: The winery of Pietratorcia started well over 30 years ago in Forio, on the western coast of the island of Ischia, 19 miles off the shore of Naples, through the efforts and commitment of three old farming families: the Iacono, Verde and Regine. They joined efforts to bring back to the island the great wine making traditions, started over 2000 years ago by the Greeks and followed over the centuries by the vintners of Ischia. The families have since gone their separate ways and now only the Ianono family runs the winery. Today Pietratorcia counts over seven hectares of replanted vineyards of carefully selected native grape varietals, which grow in perfect exposure to produce small batches of interesting and delicious wines. With a modern facility and cellars that date back to the 18th century, Pietratocia is on its way to restoring Ischia back to its role as one of the world’s outstanding wine producers, though still remaining a simple rustic winery.
Pietratorcia’s 100% Biancolella comes from volcanic, sandy soils; the grapes come from terraced vineyards of Ischia and Forio, all characterized by good exposure and ventilation. Hand-harvested grapes are macerated briefly on the skins before pressing and fermentation in stainless steel; aged on the fine lees 3 months and bottled by the end of March. Lots of complex herbs—sage, tomatoe leaf, basil, jasmine—yield into a warm, dry, elegant palate with notes of almond, dried pineapple, and honey with strong minerality. Dreamy with clams and linguine, but also drinks beautifully with a simple caprese salad.