Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $246.55Original €219.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.85 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6.07 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Ansonica
Drinking Window Through 2036 and beyond
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Soil Granite-derived rocks and sand
Orientation South-Exposed Terraced Vineyard On The Southwest Part Of Giglio Island
Harvest Dates Harvest started in mid-August and continued until the first week of September 2023
Sites Pietrabona Vineyard, Island of Giglio
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and barriques
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Pressed
Sulfites 82.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The English producer sheet states that Pietrabona lies at 50–150 metres above sea level. Vines use the low Alberello alla Gigliese modified-guyot system, and fruit is handpicked into small baskets. After 6–7 days of low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel, 70% was moved to barriques for another 10 days without temperature control and then aged seven months on lees with bâtonnage; the remaining 30% fermented in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Ripe citrus, white flowers, sea breeze, local stone fruit, Mediterranean herbs, saline minerality, crisp acidity and a rich, rounded mouthfeel
Food Pairing Grilled or fried fish, poached fish, medium-aged cheese, shellfish, risotto and asparagus
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Ansonica
Region Toscana
Soil Ancient granitic soils
Orientation South-Exposed Terraced Vineyard On The Southwest Part Of Giglio Island
Harvest Dates 28 August–4 September 2022
Sites Pietrabona Vineyard, Island of Giglio
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and barriques
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Pressed
Production Details Pietrabona is stated to lie at 50–150 metres above sea level. Vines use the low Alberello alla Gigliese modified-guyot system. Handpicked fruit was fermented at low temperature in stainless steel for 6–7 days; 70% of the must then spent another 10 days in barriques without temperature control and aged there for seven months on lees with bâtonnage, while the remaining 30% fermented in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Peach, thyme, flowers and candied lemon peel; structured, saline and fresh
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Ansonica
Region Toscana
Soil Rocky, Granitic soils on ancient stone terraces
Orientation Terraced, Sea-Facing Site On The Southwest Part Of Giglio Island
Harvest Dates Harvest started on 20 August 2021 and lasted around 10 days
Sites Pietrabona Vineyard, Island of Giglio
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and barriques
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Pressed
Production Details The vines are trained low using the local Alberello alla Gigliese modified-guyot method. Fruit was handpicked into small baskets. After 6–7 days of low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel, 70% was moved for another 10 days without temperature control into barriques divided equally among new, one-year-old and two-year-old barrels; 30% completed fermentation in stainless steel. The barrique portion aged seven months on lees with bâtonnage, while 30% aged in stainless steel. The sheet prints an elevation of 200–500 metres and describes vines up to 100 years old.
Tasting Notes Broom, peach, almond paste, freshness and an iodine-like maritime note
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Ansonica
Region Toscana
Soil Rocky, Granitic soils on ancient stone terraces
Orientation Terraced, Sea-Facing Site On The Southwest Part Of Giglio Island
Harvest Dates Harvest started in the first days of September and lasted around 10 days
Sites Pietrabona Vineyard, Island of Giglio
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and barriques
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Pressed
Production Details Fruit was handpicked into small baskets. After 6–7 days of low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel, 70% was moved for another 10 days without temperature control into barriques divided equally among new, one-year-old and two-year-old barrels; 30% completed fermentation in stainless steel. The barrique portion aged seven months on lees with bâtonnage, while 30% aged in stainless steel. The sheet prints the vineyard elevation as 200–500 metres above sea level.
Tasting Notes Structured and mineral, with orange blossom and sweet spices
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Ansonica
Region Toscana
Soil Rocky, Granitic soils on ancient stone terraces
Orientation Terraced, Sea-Facing Site On The Southwest Part Of Giglio Island
Harvest Dates Harvest began later than usual and continued until the latter part of October
Sites Pietrabona Vineyard, Island of Giglio
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and barriques
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Pressed
Production Volume 900 bottles
Bottles900
Production Details Fruit was handpicked into small baskets. After 6–7 days of low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel, 70% was moved for another 10 days without temperature control into barriques divided equally among new, one-year-old and two-year-old barrels; 30% completed fermentation in stainless steel. The barrique portion aged seven months on lees with bâtonnage, while 30% aged in stainless steel. The source states an elevation of 200–500 feet.
Tasting Notes Orange blossom, light citrus zest and blood orange; marked personality and terroir identity
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Ansonica
Region Toscana
Soil Rocky, Granitic soils on ancient stone terraces
Orientation Terraced, Sea-Facing Site On The Southwest Part Of Giglio Island
Sites Pietrabona Vineyard, Island of Giglio
Vine Age 80
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and barriques
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Pressed
Production Volume 900 bottles
Bottles900
Production Details Fruit was handpicked into small baskets. After 6–7 days of low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel, 70% was moved for another 10 days without temperature control into barriques divided equally among new, one-year-old and two-year-old barrels; 30% completed fermentation in stainless steel. The barrique portion aged seven months on lees with bâtonnage, while 30% aged in stainless steel. The source states an elevation of 200–500 feet.
Tasting Notes Orange blossom and blood orange; distinctive, concentrated and aromatic
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $246.55Original €219.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $246.55Original €219.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Piazza Mino, 37, 50014 Fiesole (FI), Italy
Phone
+39 055 597222
Email
Owner
Bibi Graetz
Cellarmaster
Bibi Graetz