Cicaleccio Puglia Bianco PGI Organic

Fiano-Falanghina, a macerated orange wine from VinNatur's natural agriculture

A macerated white with a golden heart, which sings of Puglia with an intense and multifaceted voice

The Chatter Puglia Bianco PGI by Cantina Giara

Cicaleccio Puglia Bianco PGI is an orange wine made from 100% Fiano and Falanghina grapes, grown in the Lama Baronale area of ​​Adelfia, Puglia. This natural wine macerates on its skins for five to six days, is unfiltered and unclarified, and features a captivating golden, slightly amber color. The grapes come from a thirty-year-old espalier-trained vineyard, planted on limestone, clay, and tuff soil at an altitude of 231 meters, where significant temperature variations between day and night contribute to a rich aromatic profile. Fermentation is spontaneous, using only indigenous yeasts, and sulfites are minimal. VinNatur certified, it is the authentic and artisanal expression of Cantina Giara's philosophy: a lively, unique, and ever-changing wine.
 
 
 

The roots of this Cicaleccio lie in ancestral macerated wines

Maceration of white grapes on the skins is the oldest winemaking technique, producing the first wines in history, produced thousands of years ago in the Mediterranean and the Caucasus. These "amber" wines, now rediscovered and celebrated as orange wines, revive an ancestral knowledge that gives them intense aromas, structure, and an extraordinary ability to pair with food. Fiano and Falanghina, historic Southern Italian grape varieties cultivated since Roman times, find a surprising and characterful expression in this macerated interpretation. The name "Cicaleccio" evokes the lively and joyful chatter of people, just like the complexity of aromas this wine releases. With this white wine, Cantina Giara creates an artisanal project of rare authenticity, where each bottle speaks of the Apulian land.
 
 
 

Choosing Cicaleccio means taking care of yourself

A wine produced through spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts, macerated, unfiltered, and unclarified, with minimal sulfites, represents a conscious choice for a more natural and authentic drinking experience. The long maceration on the skins preserves and enriches the grape's richness of noble substances: contact with the skins gives this white wine an unusually high concentration of polyphenols and antioxidants. Biodynamic cultivation on calcareous-tuffaceous soil, without synthetic products and with low yields, guarantees a vibrant and authentic product. Any residues and slight cloudiness are natural and testify to the wine's authenticity. Consumed in moderation, it fits into the convivial Mediterranean tradition, showcasing precious native grape varieties.
 
 
 

Best Uses: Cicaleccio Puglia Bianco PGI

• WITH TRADITIONAL APULIA DISHES — Its structure and aromas interact with the flavours of the Puglia region. Serve it with the classic dish of Hulled Broad Beans in puree and Organic chicory for a territorial and characterful combination.
• WITH PUGLIESE CHEESES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS — Its macerated texture goes well with Southern cheeses. It is perfect with a creamy Buffalo Burrata or with a Organic Semi-Mature Buffalo Caciocavallo, of which it enhances the flavour and sweetness.
• WITH STRUCTURED FISH AND FRIED FOOD — Its tannic complexity supports the intense flavors of the sea. Try it with tasty fish dishes enhanced by Organic Fish & Seafood Seasoning or with a fried dish, which cleanses the palate.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE

VINES: Fiano-Falanghina Puglia 100%
CLASSIFICATION: Puglia Bianco PGI (orange wine) — VinNatur
PRODUCTION AREA: Lama Baronale, Masciapato district, Adelfia (Bari), Puglia
EXTENSION: About one hectare
AGE OF THE VINEYARD: 30 years
GROUND: Calcareous, clayey, tuffaceous
FARM: Back
ALTITUDE: 231 m asl
CULTIVATION: Natural, without synthetic products, low yields (35-45 q/ha)
HARVEST: Manual, in 10 kg boxes, between September and October
VINIFICATION: Destemming and spontaneous fermentation with only indigenous yeasts in stainless steel; natural maceration on the skins for 5-6 days at an uncontrolled temperature, with manual pumping over. No fining or filtration, minimal sulfites added before bottling.
AGING: Minimum 6 months in 500-liter steel tanks
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 8° C — White Bordeaux bottle 0,75 L
 
 
 

VISUAL EXAMINATION

It has a slightly amber golden color, with the natural cloudiness typical of unfiltered and unclarified wines. Any residue on the bottom is completely natural and testifies to the authenticity of the product.
 
 
 

OLFACTORY EXAMINATION

The nose is intense and complex: a hint of toasted hazelnut emerges, accompanied by a marked floral character and herbaceous aromas of rose, honey, ripe kiwi, apple, strawberry jam, and banana. A rich and multifaceted bouquet, typical of great macerations.
 
 
 

TASTE TEST

On the palate, it's full-bodied and harmonious, with a pleasant texture created by maceration and a good acidity that supports its balance. It's drinkable and has a fruity aftertaste, with a long, fascinatingly complex finish.
 
 
 

FOOD PAIRINGS

An orange wine with a strong gastronomic vocation, it pairs perfectly with traditional Apulian dishes such as fava beans and chicory, southern cheeses and dairy products, and rich fish and fried dishes. Its structure and complexity make it capable of withstanding challenging pairings. Serve chilled at 8°C.
 
 
 

The Producer: Cantina Giara

Cantina Giara is a small, family-run winery in Adelfia, Puglia, led by winemaker Giorgio Nicassio. They practice exclusively biodynamic viticulture, using natural, spontaneous fermentation vinification without fining or filtration, and define themselves as "artisans of wine."
 
 
 

Ingredients

Fiano and Falangina grapes with maceration on the skins.  SULPHITES (in minimal quantities).
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100 ml of product)

• Energy: 307 kJ / 74 kcal
• Fat: 0 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0 g)
• Carbohydrates: 1,00 g (of which sugars: 0 g)
• Protein: 0 g
• Salt: 0 g

Energy per 100 ml: 307 kJ / 74 kcal.
 
 
 

Important

Contains sulfites. The wine is unfiltered and unclarified; any residues and deposits are natural.
 
 
 

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