Campo alle Comete
Vermentino Albablu 2024
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vermentino |
| Aging | Exclusively in stainless steel tanks. Maturation: at least 2-3 months in bottle. |
- Aromatic profile: Hints of grapefruit and floral notes; yellow colour with green reflections
- Taste: Dry, medium-bodied, characterised by citrus freshness and savoury minerality
- Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel at 15°C with brief ageing on fine lees
- Pairings: Ideal with seafood risottos, shellfish, sushi and Japanese cuisine
- Origin and format: Bolgheri Toscana IGT, vintage 2024, 12.5% vol, 750 ml bottle
Description
What kind of wine it is
Campo alle Comete Albablu Vermentino is a still white wine from Tuscany, a pure expression of the Bolgheri region. To the eye, it displays a bright yellow colour with delicate greenish highlights. The bouquet is characterised by intense citrus notes of grapefruit and subtle floral hints. On the palate, this Vermentino reveals a medium body and a lively freshness, supported by a pronounced mineral component that imparts savouriness and balance. Its persistent finish makes it ideal for pairing with seafood risottos and shellfish starters. It beautifully enhances Japanese cuisine and sushi, and also pairs perfectly with white meats and cheeses.
Where it comes from
It originates in the coastal landscape south of Castagneto Carducci, in the heart of Bolgheri. The hillside vineyards benefit from a warm climate, tempered by refreshing sea breezes. The constant ventilation and marked daily temperature variation favour optimal fruit ripening. The soils present a mosaic of sandy and calcareous earth, enriched with clay and stones. This geological composition is essential for giving the wine its profound mineral savouriness, allowing the Vermentino to express great aromatic definition in an area where the production of white grape varieties is limited.
How it is produced
The process involves a fractioned harvest of the Vermentino grapes, split between an early and a later picking to create a blend that combines freshness and aromatic richness. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, an ideal method for preserving the purity of the primary aromas. The wine then undergoes a brief period on fine lees, a crucial step to enhance palate softness without compromising the wine's natural vibrancy. The production cycle is completed with a short final maturation.
History and Curiosities
Born in the prestigious terroir of Bolgheri, the Campo alle Comete project blends Tuscan winemaking tradition with a fairytale-like imagination. This Vermentino evokes an enchanting “magical garden”, masterfully illustrated on the label by artist Nicoletta Ceccoli. Under the guidance of oenologist Stefano Di Blasi, the 2024 vintage enhances the most authentic expression and the pleasant minerality of the grape variety. The wine continues a story rich in accolades, offering a tasting experience that is always rounded and balanced.
Awards
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2024
89/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2016
- Oenologist: Stefano Di Blasio
- Bottles produced: 131.300
- Hectares: 21
The name Campo to Comets comes from a historical name of the area where the company is based, that "disappeared" over time.
The first signtature wine from Campo alle Comete is 'Stupore', a Bolgheri DOC, from 2015's harvest. The name was chosen to reflect tradition and experience but also poetry and imagination and to amaze, with memorable flavours and tastes.
Campo alle Comete Rosastella 2021 was awarded 92 points by Wine Enthusiast, and is also among the six rosés of the year. Read more
| Name | Campo alle Comete Vermentino Albablu 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Vermentino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Campo alle Comete |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the prestigious terroir of Bolgheri, the Campo alle Comete project blends Tuscan winemaking tradition with a fairytale-like imagination. This Vermentino evokes an enchanting "magical garden", masterfully illustrated on the label by artist Nicoletta Ceccoli. Under the guidance of oenologist Stefano Di Blasi, the 2024 vintage enhances the most authentic expression and the pleasant minerality of the grape variety. The wine continues a story rich in accolades, offering a tasting experience that is always rounded and balanced. |
| Origin | Castagneto Carducci (LI) |
| Climate | Hot climate with cooling winds and a marked temperature range between day and night |
| Soil composition | Suoli sabbiosi e calcarei con mescolanze di argilla, calcare e pietre |
| Harvest | between mid-August and late August/early September |
| Fermentation temperature | 15 °C |
| Production technique | Vinification in white in stainless steel at controlled temperature (15 °C), with a brief period on fine lees |
| Wine making | White vinification exclusively in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 15°C. Brief ageing on fine lees to enhance sweetness and body, without losing the wine's freshness. |
| Aging | Exclusively in stainless steel tanks. Maturation: at least 2-3 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |