Frassitelli · Ischia Biancolella DOC 2020

  The Frassitelli Ischia Biancolella from Casa d'Ambra begins in the glass with a light straw yellow color and fine greenish reflections, a color that immediately reveals the volcanic terroir and sunny island origins. The nose opens with a complex bouquet of white flowers, white peach, and tropical fruits such as banana and pineapple, complemented by a subtle, salty minerality and subtle herbal and marine notes—an aroma that evokes both the warmth of the sun and the salty breeze of the sea air at the edge of the Ischia vineyards.

On the palate, the Frassitelli is elegant and lively, with clear, juicy fruit, a pleasant acidity structure, and a remarkable minerality that gives the wine depth and tension. The texture is smooth, the finish long and accompanied by a fine saltiness and almond notes — a stylish white wine that embodies the volcanic heritage of the island, its steep, terraced slopes and centuries-old winegrowing traditions. The indigenous Biancolella grape variety, which grows almost exclusively on islands such as Ischia and finds its purest form in the “Tenuta Frassitelli,” is of particular importance — a symbol of the region's winegrowing tradition and distinctive terroir. - Gerardo [TS10/21]