Introduction
Cielo e Terra Baccolo Bianco Appassimento Lieve 2024 is a truly exceptional and intriguing white wine. It stands as a vibrant testament to the Appassimento Lieve (lightly dried) method, a technique they use in the Veneto region of Northern Italy to concentrate white grape flavors. Cielo e Terra crafts this wine, typically from a blend of white grapes, showcasing the region’s balanced terroir. The unique climate, with its cool breezes and deep soils, allows the grapes to achieve remarkable aromatic purity before they undergo a partial drying process. The 2024 vintage promises a wine of immense richness, complexity, and aromatic focus, blending textural depth with crisp acidity.
Character Description
The Cielo e Terra Baccolo Bianco Appassimento Lieve 2024 enchants with a brilliant, deep golden-straw hue, showing rich concentration. The bouquet offers dense notes of ripe yellow peach, dried apricot, and honeysuckle. These intertwine with complex undertones of toasted almond, vanilla, and a subtle, inviting spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and beautifully structured, featuring a rich, almost viscous texture. Concentrated stone fruit and savory, nutty flavors mirror the nose. A refreshing, bright acidity ensures the richness stays focused, keeping the wine vibrant and alive. The finish is long and layered, leaving an impression of intense dried fruit, creamy texture, and the formidable character of this traditionally inspired white wine.
Perfect Pairings
This distinguished Appassimento white wine is perfect for luxurious, savory dishes that need a white with texture and weight. Its rich body and gentle aromatic sweetness complement a variety of meals. It pairs beautifully with rich, creamy pasta dishes, baked fish with butter sauces, roasted chicken with herbs, or high-quality pâtés. Its depth also suits aged, nutty cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or a mature Pecorino. Consider dishes with sage, brown butter, or light truffle oil. This wine is superb for special gatherings or when seeking an intensely flavored, textural white.
About the Winery
Cielo e Terra stands as a beacon of quality and tradition in the Veneto region, focusing on wines that respect the land and local techniques. The winery operates with a vision to produce authentic, high-quality wines, often reinterpreting traditional methods like Appassimento. They utilize regional grapes and combine deep local expertise with modern winemaking. Their commitment to sustainable viticulture is strong. Baccolo represents their dedication to crafting world-class wines that capture the unique intensity achieved through partial grape drying. Cielo e Terra delivers wines of profound character. This Appassimento Bianco embodies their dedication to crafting elegant, concentrated wines from Northern Italy.
