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Appellation Bianco dell'Empolese: history, characteristics and food pairings

Find out everything about the Bianco dell'Empolese Denomination: its history, its organoleptic characteristics and the ideal food pairings. A high quality white wine that encompasses the Empoli area.

The Bianco dell'Empolese denomination is a white wine produced in the province of Florence, in the Chianti area, which also includes the Empoli area. The production area of the Bianco dell'Empolese Denomination covers approximately 2,000 hectares of vineyards and includes the municipalities of Vinci, Cerreto Guidi, Montelupo Fiorentino, Capraia e Limite, Lastra a Signa, Empoli and Fucecchio.

The Empolese White Denomination wine is produced with grapes of different varieties, including Trebbiano, Malvasia and Vermentino. The result is a white wine with great personality and a unique taste, which best expresses the peculiarities of the Empoli area.

In this article, we will delve into the history, characteristics and food pairings of the Bianco dell'Empolese Denomination.

History of the Bianco dell'Empolese Denomination

The production of wine in the Empoli area dates back to Etruscan times. In the Middle Ages, the territory of Empoli was crossed by the Via Francigena, the road that connected northern Europe with Rome. Along this route, vineyards were cultivated and wine was produced.

In 1969, the Bianco dell'Empolese denomination was recognized by the Italian state as a DOC wine (Controlled Designation of Origin) and subsequently, in 2011, it was recognized as a DOCG wine (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin), the highest recognition for a Italian wine.

Characteristics of the Bianco dell'Empolese Denomination

The Denomination Bianco dell'Empolese wine is characterized by a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. On the nose, hints of white flowers, white pulp fruit and citrus are perceived. On the palate, it is fresh, savory and persistent, with a slightly bitter aftertaste.

The production of the Bianco dell'Empolese Denomination is regulated by a production disciplinary which provides for the use of Tuscan Trebbiano and/or Tuscan white Malvasia grapes, in quantities of no less than 50%, and other white grapes, including Vermentino, up to a maximum of 50%.

The production of Denomination Bianco dell'Empolese requires a minimum aging of 3 months in the bottle and a minimum alcohol content of 11.5%.

Food pairings

The Denomination Bianco dell'Empolese wine is perfect to accompany fish and shellfish dishes, thanks to its freshness and flavour. It is also ideal in combination with vegetable-based dishes, such as courgettes, artichokes or broad beans.

The Denomination Bianco dell'Empolese goes perfectly with the typical dishes of Tuscan cuisine, such as ribollita or pappa al pomodoro, but also with fresh pasta, such as ravioli with ricotta and spinach or tortello alla lastra.

The Empolese white wine is also able to enhance the intense and decisive flavors of aged cheeses, such as Tuscan pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano.

The Bianco dell'Empolese Denomination can also be tasted as an aperitif, perhaps accompanying it with croutons with black olive paté.

Organoleptic characteristics of the Bianco dell'Empolese Denomination

The Denomination Bianco dell'Empolese is a white wine with a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. On the nose, hints of white flowers, white pulp fruit and citrus are perceived. On the palate, it is fresh, savory and persistent, with a slightly bitter aftertaste.

The organoleptic characteristics of the Bianco dell'Empolese Denomination are the result of the particular geological conformation of the Empoli area, characterized by the presence of clayey and calcareous soils.

The cultivation of the vines takes place at an altitude of about 50-100 meters above sea level, in soils particularly suited to the cultivation of vines. The grape harvest generally takes place in September.

Curiosity about the Bianco dell'Empolese Denomination

The Empolese Denomination White wine was also the protagonist of an art exhibition. In 2007, the Tuscan artist Francesco Clemente presented his work "Empoli", dedicated to the wine production area. The exhibition, organized at the Gagosian Gallery in New York, was accompanied by a tasting of the Empolese Denomination Bianco wine.

Conclusions

The Denomination Bianco dell'Empolese is a white wine with a great personality, with a unique taste and peculiar organoleptic characteristics, which best expresses the Empoli area. It is a versatile wine, which lends itself to different gastronomic combinations, from fish to vegetables, up to aged cheeses.

Discovering the Bianco dell'Empolese denomination means immersing yourself in the history and culture of Tuscany, appreciating the great quality of the wine and the skill of the local producers, who have been cultivating the vines for centuries and producing wines of great value.

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