Bianchello del Metauro DOC – 2023

Bianchello del Metauro DOC 2023, the autochthonous grape from the Metauro River

The Bianchello del Metauro DOC 2023 from Azienda Guerrieri is a bright, fresh white wine made from the Bianchello grape variety, which grows almost exclusively along the Metauro River in the Italian region of Marche. Green apple, citrus, a hint of white blossoms – an uncomplicated wine that does not try to hide its origins.

Bianchello del Metauro DOC 2023 by Azienda Guerrieri is a white wine made from the Bianchello grape variety, also known as Biancame, grown on the hills along the Metauro in the province of Pesaro and Urbino. Pale yellow with greenish reflections, featuring aromas of green apple and citrus, it is an uncomplicated, lively wine that gets you in the mood for your next aperitivo.

A rare grape

Bianchello, botanically known as Biancame, is an autochthonous grape variety that plays almost no role outside of the Marche region. The name "Bianchello" is the regional term used along the Metauro River, where the vine thrives particularly well on loamy, mineral-rich soils.

The DOC designation of origin stipulates that Bianchello del Metauro must consist of at least 95 percent of this single grape and must come from the narrowly defined growing area along the river. As Maria Giulia Guerrieri explains, this proximity to the river is no coincidence, but rather the reason why the wine tastes the way it does.

The grapes are harvested by hand, usually in the second half of September, pressed gently, and fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. A few months on the fine lees give the wine additional structure without masking the freshness of the grape. You can tell from the very first sip that nothing here needed to be concealed.

The everyday wine of the Marche

In the Marche, Bianchello is what the house wine is elsewhere: calm, reliable, made for drinking rather than talking about. Hardly any aperitivo on the Adriatic coast is complete without it, and you don't need to make a big announcement to make an impression.

It pairs best with fried fish, seafood, or a platter of fried sardines, as served on the coast near Pesaro. It also goes well with a light appetizer of raw vegetables with a squeeze of lemon, as its acidity supports the dish rather than overpowering it. For a warm summer meal, a bowl of mussels with white wine and parsley, served with a well-chilled glass, is often enough.

From our own shop, it pairs well with a jar of Millefiori Honey for a cheese board afterward, or a plate of Strozzapreti with a light sauce made from zucchini and lemon zest.

A vintage from the fields along the Metauro

The Guerrieri family has been managing their estate on the Metauro since around 1800, now in its 6th generation. Of the farm's 207 hectares, 48 hectares are dedicated to vines, with the rest used for durum wheat, olives, and meadows for the bees.

The farm has been working in a nature-friendly way since 2004, without chemical fertilizers – a decision that also benefits the Bianchello, whose freshness depends heavily on healthy soil. Around 40 permanent employees keep the operation running throughout all harvests, from the grape harvest in September to the olive harvest in late autumn.

Those who wish to discover the entire range will also find the red wines and the Rosato from the same estate in the Azienda Guerrieri wine selection.

a white wine and its values

• Origin Italy
• Region Marche
• Appellation Bianchello del Metauro DOC
• Winery Azienda Guerrieri
• Vintage 2023
• Grape variety Bianchello (Biancame)
• 12% vol. alcohol
• 6.85 g/l acidity
• 4.9 g/l residual sugar