EDIZIONE BIANCO 2018

Exceptional Italian White Cuvée – EDIZIONE BIANCO 2018 – Now 8 Years Old – Exotic Fruit, Elegant Herbal Notes and Rich Texture – A Rare Older Vintage of Fantini's Premium White

Fantini/Farnese EDIZIONE BIANCO 2018 is a distinctive premium Italian white wine, created by the acclaimed Fantini winery, formerly known as Farnese Vini. Part of the prestigious EDIZIONE collection, this unusual blend brings together three indigenous Italian white grape varieties – Pecorino, Fiano and Grillo – from Abruzzo, Basilicata and Sicily, combining their individual characteristics into a complex and expressive cuvée.

Pecorino contributes vibrant acidity, citrus freshness and structure, while Fiano adds aromatic richness, texture and subtle nutty nuances. Grillo provides Mediterranean character, ripe fruit and a refreshing mineral dimension. Together, they create a wine that is both generous and elegant.

The wine offers an appealing bouquet of mango, papaya, ripe pear, lime and pink grapefruit, complemented by lemongrass, lemon balm, mint and green tea. On the palate, it is dry, medium-bodied, rounded and richly textured, balancing ripe tropical fruit with citrus freshness and a lingering herbal finish.

The grapes are hand-harvested and vinified separately to preserve their individual characteristics. Following gentle crushing and approximately 12 hours of cold skin maceration, the Pecorino ferments in large, unroasted oak casks, while the Fiano and Grillo ferment in temperature-controlled stainless steel. This approach builds complexity and texture without overwhelming the wine's delicate aromatics.

Now 8 years old in 2026, EDIZIONE BIANCO 2018 is an unusual opportunity to explore a white wine originally crafted for freshness and aromatic expression after extended bottle ageing. Its tropical fruit and citrus notes may have evolved towards dried orchard fruit, subtle honeyed tones and gentle savoury complexity, with a softer, more rounded palate than in its youth.

**An intriguing older Italian white – combining the aromatic character of three indigenous grape varieties with the possibility of additional bottle-developed com