Biancolella is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Campania, Italy.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for fruity, almond, floral and herbal.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Coste di Amalfi, Campi Flegrei, Penisola Sorrentina and Ischia.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.
Watch for the synonyms: Biancuilillo, Jancolella and Janculella.
At the table it suits paella, salad with poached shrimps and grilled chicken with rice.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Biancuilillo, Jancolella, Janculella.
Bottles to look for.
- Antiche Cantine Migliaccio Biancolella Lazio IGT, Italy
- Cantine Antonio Mazzella 'Enaria' Biancolella Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Cantine Carlo Mazzella Biancolella Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Cantine di Crateca 'Crateca' Biancolella Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Casa d'Ambra Biancolella Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Casa d'Ambra Frassitelli Biancolella Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Casale del Giglio 'Faro della Guardia' Biancolella Lazio Bianco IGT, Italy
- Cenatiempo Biancolella Ischia, Campania, Italy
Biancolella: common questions
01.What does Biancolella taste like?+
02.Where is Biancolella from?+
03.Where is Biancolella grown?+
04.What food pairs with Biancolella?+
05.What else is Biancolella called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.