Belcampo Bianco di Merlot Ticino DOC

Belcampo Bianco di Merlot Ticino DOC 75 cl

The Belcampo Bianco di Merlot Ticino DOC from Cantina Amann SA in Contone is a typical Ticino specialty: a white wine made from red Merlot grapes. Gentle pressing results in a pale, fresh and fruit-driven wine with clear aromatics and refreshing structure. Careful maturation in stainless steel tanks preserves the lightness, fruit purity and distinctive character of this Bianco di Merlot.

Producer: Cantina Amann SA

The vineyards of Cantina Amann SA extend across the sun-exposed hillside slopes of the Sopraceneri, the northern part of Ticino. Sopraceneri means above Monte Ceneri, the pass separating the Magadino plain from the Vedeggio Valley. The small vineyard parcels are cultivated with extensive manual work and a conscious respect for nature. Alongside characterful Merlot reds, the estate also produces Bianco di Merlot, a typical Ticino specialty obtained through gentle pressing of the red Merlot grape.

Belcampo Bianco di Merlot Ticino DOC 2025 in Detail

Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)

Colour: Pale light yellow
Aroma: The nose reveals floral notes combined with aromas of white peach, apricot, Williams pear and delicate almond pastry.
Character: Slightly lively on the palate with excellent structure and refreshing acidity. The fruit-driven and floral aromatics return in the harmonious finish.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Smoked fish, poultry, duck or seafood. Also excellent as an aperitif wine.
Ideal for: Aperitifs, light cuisine, summer dishes and uncomplicated moments of enjoyment with a fresh Ticino white wine.

Further Recommendations & Categories

• Cantina Amann wines from Ticino
• Swiss white wines

FAQ

What stylistically defines the Belcampo Bianco di Merlot?
The Belcampo Bianco di Merlot is a fresh Ticino white wine made from red Merlot grapes. It shows floral aromatics, bright fruit, refreshing acidity and a lightly lively structure.

How is the Belcampo Bianco di Merlot vinified?
The red Merlot grapes are gently pressed, extracting very little colour from the grape skins. The wine is then carefully matured in stainless steel tanks, preserving its pale colour, fresh aromatics and clear expression.

What role does Merlot play in this wine?
Merlot is the defining grape variety of Ticino and is vinified here as a white wine in the form of Bianco di Merlot. Gentle pressing creates a pale wine with fruit, floral aromatics and fresh structure.

What is the ideal serving temperature?
Serve at 10-12°C so that the floral notes, bright fruit and refreshing acidity can unfold in balance.

When does the Belcampo Bianco di Merlot 2025 reach its best drinking maturity?
The 2025 vintage is currently fresh, clear and ready to drink. Within its ageing potential of 3-4 years, it retains its fruit-driven floral aromatics while gaining additional harmony.

Which dishes pair particularly well with the Belcampo Bianco di Merlot?
It pairs very well with smoked fish, poultry, duck and seafood. As an aperitif wine, it also beautifully expresses its fresh and fruit-forward floral character.

What makes Bianco di Merlot a Ticino specialty?
Bianco di Merlot is produced from the red Merlot grape but vinified like a white wine. This specialty combines the regional identity of Ticino with a fresh, bright and aromatic style.

What makes the Sopraceneri region special as an origin?
The Sopraceneri lies in the northern part of Ticino above Monte Ceneri. Sun-exposed hillside vineyards, small parcels and meticulous manual work shape wines with clear regional character.

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