Calcarius | Hellen Bianco

A Falanghina from Valentina Passalacqua's Calcarius estate on the Apulian Murge plateau — vinified with skin contact to produce a wine of golden colour, stone fruit richness, and textural depth that expresses the ancient calcareous limestone terroir of southern Puglia.

Tasting Notes
Golden with a warm amber tint from the skin contact. Stone fruit, citrus, and wild herb on the nose with an underlying mineral depth from the limestone soils. The Falanghina gives it natural aromatic richness while the skin maceration adds grip and texture. Dry, characterful, and distinctly Puglian.

Quick Facts

• Grape: 100% Falanghina
• Origin: Italy, Puglia, Murge plateau (calcareous limestone soils)
• Style: Skin-contact white/orange, natural, low intervention
• Winemaking: Organic farming, skin contact, indigenous yeast, minimal intervention
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Food Pairing
Grilled fish, seafood, aged cheeses, and spiced vegetable dishes.

Serving
Serve at 12-14°C. Open 15 minutes before serving.

About the Producer
Calcarius is the natural wine project of Valentina Passalacqua, made from organic Falanghina, Nero di Troia, Bombino Bianco, and other indigenous varieties grown on the ancient calcareous limestone soils of the Murge plateau in northern Puglia. The estate name comes from the Latin for limestone, reflecting the character of the terroir in every wine.

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