Our Score: 90
Bellone is a very old indigenous grape from the Lazio region of Italy. How old? It is referenced by Plinio the elder, who lived in ancient Rome.
For centuries, it has been blended with other grapes, and its full potential has been recently re-discovered by Casale del Giglio and a few other producers.
It is a re-discovery, at a very interesting price. The wine is round and soft, with honey, apricot and lemon zest emerging at the nose, followed by tropical fruit and a hint of seashells (minerality). In the mouth, Bellone is warm, dry, floral, smooth and balanced. It is fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Grape: Bellone
Pairing: Locals in the Anzio Riviera pair it with fish soup. You can enjoy it with any type of fish, salads, prosciutto and cantaloupe, or even pasta alla carbonara.
Appellation: Lazio IGT, Italy
SHIPPING
We ship within the United States, in the states in which shipping is possible; the list changes periodically but it is always updated on the cart and you will be able to place your order only if we ship there. We do not ship to PO Boxes, APO and FPOs. Orders typically ship out in 3-5 days and will be delivered according to the shipping mode selected at checkout.
Please make sure there will be a person 21 or older to accept delivery at the address you have selected. The carriers will make 3 attempts to deliver the wine before returning it. In this case please contact us; a return and re-ship fee may apply.
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We respect the environment by using all recyclable/recycled materials in our packaging.
RETURN POLICY
Because it is wine, returns are not typically possible, but we work on a case by case basis with our members to resolve any issues. Please contact us and we will try to understand your issue and find a solution.
