Casa D'Ambra Ischia Biancolella 2024

Casa D'Ambra Ischia Biancolella 2024 is a crisp, vibrant, and highly expressive Italian white wine that perfectly bottles the sun-drenched, volcanic soul of the island of Ischia off the coast of Naples. Crafted by a historic estate that has pioneered the preservation of native Campanian varieties since 1888, this 100% Biancolella is born from "heroic" viticulture on steep, sea-facing terraced cliffs. In the glass, it pours a brilliant, pale straw-yellow color with shimmering greenish highlights. The nose opens with an inviting and highly fragrant bouquet of fresh citrus blossom, green apple, and pulpy yellow peach, layered with delicate undertones of wild Mediterranean herbs, jasmine, and crushed oyster shells. On the palate, this light-to-medium-bodied selection delivers an energetic, thirst-quenching crunchiness. Its soft core of tree fruit is effortlessly enlivened by a racy acidity and a distinct, intensely saline mineral backbone born from its volcanic terroir, culminating in a clean, bone-dry finish with a classic, pleasant whisper of bitter almond skin.

Food Pairing: This highly refreshing, coastal white wine pairs spectacularly with fresh seafood, grilled branzino, spaghetti alle vongole (clams), octopus salad, lemon-herb roasted chicken, or light appetizers enjoyed beachside at sunset.