Casale del Giglio
Antium Bellone
Italy
Very fresh style. This poured a pale yellow. Nose offers lemon and zesty oil, some warm stones. Palate is balanced and fresh with more acid than I've tasted in a couple of Tuscan Vermentinos of late.
Very fresh style. This poured a pale yellow. Nose offers lemon and zesty oil, some warm stones. Palate is balanced and fresh with more acid than I've tasted in a couple of Tuscan Vermentinos of late.
Mar 6th, 2023
ANTHIUM 2024, Bellone, Lazio IGP, Italy š®š¹
Overview
100% Bellone from Lazio, crafted by Casale del Giglio. An indigenous grape with ancient Roman roots, bottled at 14% ABV and expressing the full tropical and mineral personality of this historic variety.
Aromas & Flavors
Explosive tropical aromatics, mango, papaya, ripe pineapple, and golden peach ā leap from the glass with remarkable intensity. Beneath the exuberant fruit lies a subtle mineral undertone that keeps everything focused and grounded.
Mouthfeel
Textured, vibrant, and rhythmically expressive. The palate mirrors the nose with precision, delivering layered tropical richness balanced by freshness. The finish lingers confidently, long and resonant without heaviness.
Food Pairings
Grilled prawns, Caribbean-spiced fish, roasted chicken with citrus glaze, burrata with stone fruit, or saffron seafood risotto.
Verdict
A show-stopping indigenous white that commands attention. Profound aromatics, dimensional palate, and unforgettable persistence. This is not just impressive, this is emotional wine.
š· Personal Pick
Yes. This is a 2-bottle strategy candidate. One to relive the shock. One to cellar and remember exactly where you were when Lazio changed your axis.
ANTHIUM 2024, Bellone, Lazio IGP, Italy š®š¹
Overview
100% Bellone from Lazio, crafted by Casale del Giglio. An indigenous grape with ancient Roman roots, bottled at 14% ABV and expressing the full tropical and mineral personality of this historic variety.
Aromas & Flavors
Explosive tropical aromatics, mango, papaya, ripe pineapple, and golden peach ā leap from the glass with remarkable intensity. Beneath the exuberant fruit lies a subtle mineral undertone that keeps everything focused and grounded.
Mouthfeel
Textured, vibrant, and rhythmically expressive. The palate mirrors the nose with precision, delivering layered tropical richness balanced by freshness. The finish lingers confidently, long and resonant without heaviness.
Food Pairings
Grilled prawns, Caribbean-spiced fish, roasted chicken with citrus glaze, burrata with stone fruit, or saffron seafood risotto.
Verdict
A show-stopping indigenous white that commands attention. Profound aromatics, dimensional palate, and unforgettable persistence. This is not just impressive, this is emotional wine.
š· Personal Pick
Yes. This is a 2-bottle strategy candidate. One to relive the shock. One to cellar and remember exactly where you were when Lazio changed your axis.
Crisp and bright with acidity with notes of pineapple, lemon, and a touch of pear. A brilliant summer taste with enough acid to hold up to rich white sauces.
Crisp and bright with acidity with notes of pineapple, lemon, and a touch of pear. A brilliant summer taste with enough acid to hold up to rich white sauces.
May 20th, 2025
The label hit it right on the nose, sunshine, lemon, rich, deep flavors with a salty tang at the end. Excellent wine.
The label hit it right on the nose, sunshine, lemon, rich, deep flavors with a salty tang at the end. Excellent wine.
Mar 27th, 2024Wonderful at this price point ā- a real tart zinger ā- great with a pungent fish, for example.
Wonderful at this price point ā- a real tart zinger ā- great with a pungent fish, for example.
Jan 16th, 2024Apricot, magnolia flower, vanilla, light straw color with good body and medium acidity. Excellent to enjoy on a warm evening
Apricot, magnolia flower, vanilla, light straw color with good body and medium acidity. Excellent to enjoy on a warm evening
Jul 7th, 2023
Amazing. Smoky Asian pear and pomelo notes. Weighty and medium finish
Amazing. Smoky Asian pear and pomelo notes. Weighty and medium finish
Oct 23rd, 2021
2019 vintage. Bellone is the grape from 60 year old ungrafted vines.
Asian pear, apricot skins, pepper and honey on the nose.
Rich mouthfeel with flavours of quince, grapefruit, roasted lemon and honey with a bitter citrus finish.
Pretty impressive for the price.
2019 vintage. Bellone is the grape from 60 year old ungrafted vines.
Asian pear, apricot skins, pepper and honey on the nose.
Rich mouthfeel with flavours of quince, grapefruit, roasted lemon and honey with a bitter citrus finish.
Pretty impressive for the price.