Samuele Bonanini is one of the few winemakers who continues to cultivate vines on the steep slopes of the Cinque Terre. Working on small, stone-walled micro-parcels connected by cable systems, he engages in what can truly be called cultural preservation. His "Cinque Terre Bianco" is a brilliant blend of Bosco and Albarola, two classic white varieties of the region. The grapes are hand-harvested in small crates and in some cases transported by sea to the harbor of Riomaggiore. They are gently pressed and undergo spontaneous fermentation. The wine matures for over a year in a combination of acacia barrels and stainless steel tanks.
Style & Aromas
- Notes: Nutty aromas, citrus, eucalyptus
- Profile: Compact, creamy, fresh, and linear
- Palate: Salty, herbal, Mediterranean warmth with a dense texture
- Acidity: Soft yet supportive
- Structure: Calm with good tension and length
Fact Sheet
- Grape Varieties: Albarola, Bosco
- Vineyard: Sandstone soil, 55-year-old vines, 30 hl/ha yield
- Harvest: By hand
- Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts
- Aging: Partially in stainless steel, acacia, and oak barrels
- Filtration: None
- SO₂: Unsulfured
- Alcohol Content: 13% vol.
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
- Perfect Drinking Window: Now–2030
- Bottle Size and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€34.87/l)
Philosophy: All Vinonudo-listed winemakers use compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations in their vineyards, avoiding herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
