Cascina 'Semplicemente Bellotti' Bianco 2025

Wine Type: White
Style: Natural Piedmont white; fresh, aromatic, lightly textured, savory, mineral-driven
Vintage: 2025
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Cortese
Appellation: Vino Bianco
Country: Italy
Region: Novi Ligure, Piedmont
Producer: Cascina degli Ulivi
Winemaker: Ilaria Bellotti
Vineyard: Biodynamically farmed estate vineyards surrounding Novi Ligure, in southeastern Piedmont
Soil: Calcareous clay and limestone-rich marl
Farming: Certified organic; biodynamic farming practices; hand-harvested
Alcohol: Not confirmed for the 2025 vintage
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention
Aging: Primarily stainless steel and neutral vessels to preserve freshness and varietal expression; exact 2025 élevage not confirmed
Food Pairings: Oysters, grilled fish, roast chicken, vegetable risotto, fresh goat cheese, seafood pasta, roasted vegetables, soft cheeses

Tasting Note:
Cascina degli Ulivi’s 2025 “Semplicemente Bellotti” Bianco is a vibrant, expressive Cortese that captures the freshness and mineral character of southeastern Piedmont. Green apple, lemon zest, ripe pear, white flowers, chamomile, and subtle herbal notes lead into a lively, lightly textured palate. Bright acidity and a gentle saline edge keep the wine refreshing, while a savory mineral finish adds complexity. An approachable, naturally made white with plenty of personality and versatility at the table.

About the Producer:
Cascina degli Ulivi is one of Italy’s pioneering biodynamic estates, located in Novi Ligure in southeastern Piedmont. Founded and developed by the late Stefano Bellotti, a visionary farmer who embraced organic and biodynamic agriculture decades before it became widely practiced, the estate has long been a benchmark for natural wine in Italy. Today, his daughter Ilaria Bellotti continues the family’s holistic approach, integrating vineyards, livestock, grains, and other crops into a self-sustaining agricultural ecosystem. “Semplicemente Bellotti” represents the estate’s more approachable side, offering fresh, expressive wines that remain deeply connected to the family’s farming philosophy.