Baccellieri wines – Dining with passion
There are some stories which roots dig deep down to the point that it becomes hard to re-discover their origins. The strength, the charm, the quality, Because only brilliance resists life’s challenges and the passing of time. Getting old and re-newing they find that lymph that we call sustainable progress.
This is how I found my self on the hunt for traces of Greco, the most ancient vineyard of Italy.
We are in Bianco, a small town with a population of 4245 people on the low part of the Ionic versant of Calabria. It’s name comes from “Calanchi”, limestone hills that surround the centre and that appeared to sailors from the sea like a white spot on the coast. Between these hills there are expanses of vineyards that harmoniously endorse and elapse; transparent window that shows a deep love, cultivated with passion and dedication. The one of Mariolina Baccellieri.
Here the compass of economic profit at any cost, any where seems to have been broken, giving way to passion, guide of beauty and true goodness.
You should have seen her walk through her vineyard and listen to the way she described every splendid detail. “Look, those are two loquats trees that they wanted me to root out. And same goes for the pomegranates, pears, apples, figs, prunes or apricots. I will never! That’s why my Greco whine also has the scent of apricots! These sapling vineyards have lived centuries, look at the diameter. I was suggested to root out these as well and leave space for a more modern vineyard, easier to cultivate. Never.”
Almost 100 hectares that run through hills and lowlands around the town of Bianco; here, following the stages of the Sun, bergamot, olives ad mostly vineyards alternate. And what whine! Greco, Mantonico, Piroci, Siccagno. Discover them by clicking Next >
Il Greco
Undoubted protagonist is the Greco di Bianco D.O.C, purely produces from white greco grapes. Harvest is in mid September; the grapes are dried under the sun, gentle pressing, amber color. It smells like blossom, sweet, full, harmonious taste. It’s one of the most delightful whines of Italy.
Il Mantonico
Il Piroci
From the Nerello vineyard this ruby red whine is born. Intense for definition. Structured, full-bodied, excellent to combine with meat dishes and mature cheeses.
Il Siccagno
“Vitigno d’autore”, also here the Greco is the main character. It’s the white whine of Casa Baccellieri. A tribute to Calabria’s sea and it’s catch. The perfect match. Twelve degrees celsius and a golden yellow that will make you feel in Calabria with the first sip, between the hills of an epic, warm and productive town.
I’ve had the pleasure to tell about this company for two main reasons. The ancient history and the roaring passion of Mariolina.
Many are the awards won such as the Gran Medaglia d’Oro for the Greco in Lisbon, gold for the Mantonico and Silver for the Siccagno at the International Competition of Città del Vino – Selection for the mayor of L’Aquila.
We wish the best to a company that is assuming a more and more relevant role, national and international.
That role that Calabria needs.
AZIENDA AGRICOLA BACCELLIERI
