MJERE Bianco IGP Salento Michele Calò

Quantity	13 - 18	19 - 24	25 - 30	31+
Price	€8,82	€8,64	€8,46	€8,28

Quantity

13 - 18

19 - 24

25 - 30

31+

Price

€8,82

€8,64

€8,46

€8,28

Description

MJERE Bianco Salento IGP – Michele Calò e Figli: MJERE Bianco is a blend of **Verdeca (70%)** and **Chardonnay (30%)**, produced from grapes grown using the traditional **bush-trained (*alberello*)** system in the Crispiano area (TA). The early harvest ensures good **acidity** and aging potential. It stands out for its cold vinification process, which enhances the fine and delicate aromas of **pineapple and renetta apple**. The palate is **savory, fruity, and pleasantly fresh**.

Why Choose It

✅ Blend of indigenous **Verdeca** and international **Chardonnay**

✅ Cold vinification to preserve **aromas and freshness**

✅ Fruity notes of **pineapple and renetta apple**

✅ Excellent **acidity** and longevity for a Salento white wine

Technical Sheet

Name:	MJERE Bianco
Denomination:	SALENTO IGP (Typical Geographical Indication)
Producer:	Michele Calò e Figli
Region:	Puglia (Apulia)
Production Area:	Crispiano (Taranto)
Grape Variety:	Verdeca 70%, Chardonnay 30%
Vintage:	2020 (Reference)
Alcohol Content:	13% Vol.
Size:	0,75 cl.
Type:	Still White Wine, Dry
Serving Temperature:	12°C – 14°C (54°F – 57°F)
Vineyard and Harvest:	Cultivation system is *bush-trained (alberello)*. Clayey soil over tufa rock. Early manual harvest in early September to ensure good acidity.
Winemaking and Aging:	Soft pressing and use of only the free-run must (approx. 30%). Pressing at 14°-16°C (57°F-61°F) with a brief pause for aroma extraction. Fermentation at 18°C (64°F) for about 7-8 days. Storage in stainless steel tanks.

General Description and Longevity

MJERE Bianco is an example of how careful cellar work, with thermal control and the use of only free-run must, can lead to a white wine of great balance and intensity. Its good acidity and structure give it notable **holding power** for a white wine, allowing it to evolve positively for **2-3 years** in the bottle.

Organoleptic Profile

Color: **Straw yellow** with golden reflections.

Nose: **Fine, delicate** with pleasant **fruity** notes (**pineapple, renetta apple**).

Palate: **Savory** and **fruity**, of pleasant **freshness, balanced**, and good **intensity**.

Food Pairings

Ideal with: **Fish dishes** in general, particularly **crustaceans, seafood**, **sushi**, **light pasta dishes** with vegetables, and as an **aperitif**.

Serving Temperature: 12°C – 14°C (54°F – 57°F)

Additional Notes

*A fresh and elegant white wine that combines the savoriness of Verdeca with the softness of Chardonnay.*

Additional information

Weight	1,3 kg