A pétillant naturel orange wine from Calcarius made from Bombino Bianco with extended skin contact — sparkling and amber-hued, from the calcareous limestone soils of Puglia that give every Calcarius wine its mineral character.
Tasting Notes
Amber-tinged with fine natural bubbles. Bombino Bianco is one of Puglia's most planted but least celebrated white varieties — Valentina Passalacqua gives it the skin contact and pét-nat treatment that reveals its mineral depth and citrus freshness. Dry, lively, textural, and refreshing. The Frecciabomb (lightning bolt) name fits.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Bombino Bianco
- Origin: Italy, Puglia, Murge plateau (calcareous limestone soils)
- Style: Pét-nat orange, skin contact, natural, minimal intervention
- Winemaking: Organic farming, skin maceration, indigenous yeast, bottled during fermentation, minimal intervention
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
Aperitif, grilled seafood, soft cheeses, and light antipasti.
Serving
Serve well chilled at 8-10°C. Open carefully.
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.