Bianchello wineThe fresh white secret of the Marche

In its classic form, Bianchello is freshness itself: a pale straw-yellow wine with delicate aromas of citrus, green apple, peach and white flowers. On the palate it is dry, clean and lively, with a subtle mineral touch reminiscent of the nearby sea. Its modest alcohol level makes it a wonderfully easy-going wine for sunny days.

But Bianchello can do more than light and fresh. Winemakers who take the grape seriously show it has surprising depth: a late harvest, skin maceration and ageing in cement, terracotta or French oak produce full, gastronomic whites with notes of ripe yellow fruit, herbs and a hint of vanilla — wines that easily handle a few years of bottle ageing.

Bianchello also excels as a sparkling wine. The grape's natural freshness translates into elegant, dry bubbles with citrus and green apple: an Italian aperitif through and through.

Serve a fresh, young Bianchello well chilled, at around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. The fuller, barrel-aged styles show better at 10 to 12 degrees — slightly less cold, giving the richer aromas room to unfold.

Bianchello was born by the coast and you can taste it at the table. Fish and seafood are its natural partners: grilled fish, spaghetti alle vongole, oysters, prawns and fried dishes like fritto misto. Its fresh style also feels right at home with light starters, salads and young cheeses.

The gastronomic, aged versions can go a step further: pair them with pan-fried fish in butter sauce, shellfish risotto, white meat or even herb-roasted poultry. That is how Bianchello grows from a summery terrace wine into a serious dinner companion.

If you want to buy Bianchello wine, NEVINI is the place to be: all our Bianchellos come from the Guerrieri family, who show along the Metauro in the Marche just how versatile this grape is. We carefully selected these wines for our collection.

The Bianchello del Metauro DOC is the classic: crystal-clear, fresh and harmonious, with peach, white pear and white flowers. The Guerriero Bianco combines Bianchello with Verdicchio and ages in French oak for extra roundness.

Want to taste the grape's gastronomic side? Choose the Biancanima — made with skin maceration and aged in cement and Italian terracotta — or the flagship Guerriero del Mare: 100% Bianchello from the family's oldest vineyards, made only in exceptional harvest years. Of the latter we also carry an aged vintage edition. And with the Guerrieri Spumante, a fresh sparkler based on Bianchello, the aperitif is covered too.

All bottles are easy to order online. Not sure which Bianchello suits you best? Send us a message on WhatsApp — we're happy to think along with you from our home base in Maastricht.