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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean, Mineral finish

Aroma: white peach, citrus blossom, almond, herbal

Palate: stone fruit, lemon, almond, mineral finish

Adenzia Bianco blends Grillo and Inzolia from Baglio del Cristo's chalky Agrigento limestone soils: the combination yields a fresh, almond-citrus white with the mineral depth that characterises this distinctive terroir.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Caciocavallo Palermitano Our pick Slow Food credits the Cinisara cows' pasture with citrus, sage and hay notes in the milk. A fresh Sicilian white blend, citrus and stone fruit with high acidity, matches those notes and cleans the palate.

How to serve Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Bianco

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Sicilian seafood couscous, Grilled prawns with lemon and herbs, Caponata fresca with almonds. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Baglio del Cristo di Campobello's Adenzia range, named in Sicilian dialect, covers the estate's entry-level whites and reds. The Bianco blends the estate's Grillo and Inzolia from their calcareous chalk soils near Agrigento, 8 kilometres from the sea.

  1. 2006First Adenzia Bianco Grillo-Inzolia from organic Campobello di Licata estate

Facts

Producer
Baglio del Cristo di Campobello · visiting guide
Grapes
Grillo, Inzolia
Classification
Sicilia DOC
Oak
Stainless steel; cold fermentation
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
2006
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Bianco

What does Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Bianco taste like?

On the nose, white peach, citrus blossom, almond, herbal. On the palate, stone fruit, lemon, almond, mineral finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, mineral finish. Adenzia Bianco blends Grillo and Inzolia from Baglio del Cristo's chalky Agrigento limestone soils: the combination yields a fresh, almond-citrus white with the mineral depth that characterises this distinctive terroir.

When should I drink Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Bianco?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Bianco?

Sicilian seafood couscous is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled prawns with lemon and herbs and Caponata fresca with almonds. Almond-mineral notes in the wine echo the almond-rich Sicilian couscous tradition.

What grapes are in Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Bianco?

The blend is Grillo, Inzolia. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.

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