Antoine-Marie Arena Bianco Gentile 2021 (Case only) brand_Hacienda Wine Cellars semi-carbonic maceration in large vats

semi-carbonic maceration in large vats (cement

Juicy blueberries and ripe strawberries lure the palate into a meandering river of black fruits

Made in Washington state’s renowned Columbia Valley with grapes from multiple vineyards lots

The aromas I wanted to smell for a long time

Many Pinot Blancs can be thin and uninteresting

Antoine-Marie Arena Bianco Gentile 2021 (Case only) brand_Hacienda Wine Cellars semi-carbonic maceration in large vatsBianco Gentile, once abandoned Corsican variety. Arena played a leading role in the revival of this variety in the 90's. Medium gold. Semi aromatic with citrus fruit, white stone fruit, beeswax, thyme, chamomile. Exotic. Dry, concentrated ripe fruit, ripe pear, peach skin, stony minerality, rich texture, M+ finish. Great encounter.