APPEARANCE
Luminous straw yellow with delicate greenish reflections that may develop warmer nuances through maturation. Clarity and brilliance introduce a still Pinot Bianco of composed visual elegance, without effervescence. The colour suggests an interplay between freshness and ageing, although depth of hue does not necessarily indicate greater palate intensity. A restrained and precise appearance, consistent with the distinctive character of the cuvée.

NOSE
The aromatic profile unfolds through green apple, lime, acacia blossom and evocative notes of Mediterranean vegetation. Flint-like impressions, saline nuances and subtle hydrocarbon-like accents introduce a more complex evolved dimension. Floral and citrus characteristics are also reflected in specialist gastronomic descriptions of the wine, which identify a delicate almond note. The overall expression favours clarity, depth and gradual aromatic development rather than immediate intensity.

PALATE
A taut, energetic opening, driven by vibrant acidity and a pronounced yet carefully balanced savoury dimension. Green apple and citrus accompany a distinctly dry progression, allowing fruit definition to remain evident without excessive softness. The palate is finely articulated, with mineral impressions contributing to its tactile and descriptive character. Freshness and precision sustain the wine's momentum, encouraging a closer appreciation of the nuances emerging beyond its initial acidity.

BALANCE & STRUCTURE
Structure develops through the interaction of acidity, palate texture and the extended maturation of Pinot Bianco. The four years in stainless steel documented for the cuvée allow evolution without oak-derived aromatic influences, while subsequent bottle ageing contributes to its overall development. Freshness and savoury tension support a layered yet unburdened structure. Balance is expressed through the ability to preserve energy and continuity alongside more mature aromatic components.

EVOLUTION IN THE GLASS
With gentle aeration and a gradual rise in temperature, the initial impressions of green apple, lime and acacia may reveal deeper nuances of flint, almond and Mediterranean herbs. Evolved characteristics, including subtle hydrocarbon-like suggestions, can become more apparent without necessarily overwhelming the fruit. Gradual tasting allows the relationship between primary expression and maturity to unfold, while recognising natural differences between individual bottles and stages of opening.

FINISH
Long and clearly defined, with persistence sustained by citrus freshness and savoury tension. Impressions of lime and green apple may develop into flint-like suggestions and subtle iodine-like nuances, leaving a distinctly dry and precise aftertaste. The perceived mineral character accompanies the finish without obscuring Pinot Bianco's refinement. The overall impression favours tension and continuity, revealing a mature yet energetic personality.

SENSORY IDENTITY
Bianco Pietra interprets pure Pinot Bianco through an unusually extended maturation for a still white wine, highlighting the dialogue between varietal freshness and evolved complexity. The Galantiga vineyard, calcareous soils and prolonged ageing in stainless steel and bottle provide the context for its distinctive identity. Flint-like impressions, citrus, flowers and saline accents form a recognisable sensory language in which minerality describes a tasting perception rather than a direct transfer of minerals from soil into wine.

SERVING TEMPERATURE
10–12°C. (50–54°F.), allowing the temperature to rise gradually towards 12–14°C. (54–57°F.) in the glass to reveal more evolved aromatic components. A medium-sized white wine glass is recommended to encourage gentle aeration while concentrating the bouquet. Excessive chilling may suppress floral, saline and mineral nuances and diminish the perception of structure. For the 2017 vintage, gradual tasting is preferable to serving the wine excessively cold.

BEYOND* INTERPRETATION
Bianco Pietra translates the character of the Galantiga vineyard, in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy, into an interpretation of Pinot Bianco defined by precision, maturity and palate tension. Its connection to the historic stone quarries reaches beyond landscape imagery, forming part of a distinctive narrative where stone, memory and time converge. For BEYOND*, its singularity lies in developing depth without sacrificing restraint: a still white wine in which evolution broadens the varietal expression while freshness preserves its most authentic voice.

SERVING TEMPERATURE
10–12°C. (50–54°F.), allowing the wine to rise gradually towards 12–14°C. (54–57°F.) in the glass to reveal its more evolved aromatic characteristics. A moderately cool starting temperature preserves vibrant acidity and citrus precision, while gentle warming encourages the emergence of flint-like nuances, almond, Mediterranean herbs and subtle iodine-like impressions. Avoid excessive chilling, which may suppress the complexity of the 2017 vintage and diminish its expressive depth and palate texture.

RECOMMENDED GLASSWARE
A medium-sized glass designed for structured white wines, with a gently rounded bowl and a moderately tapered rim. This shape encourages gradual aeration while concentrating the bouquet and preserving its more delicate aromatic components. Fine, thin-rimmed crystal is preferable for appreciating the wine's texture and precision. Decanting is not essential; instead, allow the wine to evolve naturally in the glass, pouring modest servings and giving each one time to reveal its changing aromatic dimensions.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Bianco Pietra's vibrant acidity, savoury character and evolved aromatic complexity make it particularly suitable for refined seafood, delicate roasted meats and dishes combining moderate richness with subtle umami depth.
For British and Irish cuisine, compelling pairings include roast turbot with lemon butter, pan-seared scallops with cauliflower purée, smoked haddock fish pie with a restrained cream sauce and gently roasted free-range chicken with thyme and lemon.
A traditional fish pie made with cod, haddock and a delicate parsley sauce offers an especially rewarding dialogue between the wine's freshness and the dish's creamy texture.
Within contemporary North American cuisine, consider cedar-plank salmon with restrained seasoning, Dungeness crab with warm butter and citrus, seared halibut with herb-infused olive oil or roast chicken with wild mushrooms.
Delicate seafood chowders, provided they are not excessively rich or smoky, can also complement the wine's savoury dimension.
To honour its Italian origins, Bianco Pietra also pairs beautifully with baccalà alla vicentina served with soft polenta, porcini mushroom risotto, baked sea bass with Mediterranean herbs and ricotta-filled pasta with sage butter.
For cheese, choose moderately matured Asiago, young Comté, semi-aged farmhouse cheeses or delicately aged goat's cheese. Avoid intensely pungent blue cheeses, heavily spiced sauces and aggressive sweet glazes that may overwhelm the wine's precision and subtle evolved character.

TASTING OCCASION
Bianco Pietra is particularly rewarding at the dining table or as part of a carefully curated tasting of mature European white wines. Rather than serving as a casual, light aperitif, it invites thoughtful appreciation through food pairing and gradual development in the glass. An elegant choice for an intimate gastronomic dinner, a comparative Pinot Blanc tasting or an exploration of long-aged white wines matured without oak-derived aromatic influences. When served within a wine flight, present it before heavily oaked whites or powerful reds to preserve its aromatic definition and finesse.

BEYOND* SUGGESTION
A dialogue between Italian heritage and contemporary British gastronomy. BEYOND* recommends pairing Bianco Pietra 2017 with roast turbot, a delicate lemon-butter sauce and lightly sautéed samphire. The wine's lively acidity provides contrast to the richness of the butter, while its savoury character complements the marine notes of the fish and coastal greens. Serve initially at 11°C. (52°F.), allowing the wine to develop gradually in the glass as its citrus, floral and flint-like nuances become more expressive. A pairing that translates the wine's distinctive territorial identity into an elegant international gastronomic experience.

ORIGIN
Vicenza, Veneto, Italy. BELLAGUARDIA Bianco Pietra — Le Cave del Palladio originates from a hillside landscape within the province of Vicenza, on the margins of the Lessini Mountains, where viticulture is intertwined with a long heritage of settlement, architecture and stoneworking. The vineyards' southern exposure and the presence of calcareous soils contribute to a particularly interesting viticultural setting. Within this environment, Pinot Bianco finds a recognisable territorial expression, interpreted through a still white wine distinguished by extended maturation.

VINEYARD
The grapes originate from Galantiga, an estate-owned vineyard situated on a south-facing hillside. Documentation dedicated to Bianco Pietra 2017 describes Pinot Bianco vines approximately fifty years of age, reflecting an established viticultural heritage. Southern exposure provides access to sunlight, while the hillside position places the vineyard within an environment influenced by air currents descending from the surrounding uplands. Galantiga represents the specific viticultural origin of this cuvée, distinguishing it from the estate's other interpretations of Pinot Bianco.

SOIL
The vineyard is rooted in calcareous clay-loam soils, within a geological setting characterised by carbonate rock formations and clay deposits. Limestone forms a recognisable component of the territory's geological identity, while the clay fraction contributes to the soil's physical properties, including its capacity to retain moisture. The interaction between underlying rock, soil texture and hillside conditions establishes a distinctive pedological environment. Mineral and saline impressions perceived during tasting are sensory descriptors and should not be interpreted as evidence of a direct transfer of soil minerals into the wine.

GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blanc). A white grape variety of Burgundian origin, valued for its capacity to express freshness, aromatic precision and a structure capable of developing complexity through maturation. In the Galantiga vineyard, Pinot Bianco is the sole declared grape variety used for Bianco Pietra. The cuvée offers an interpretation distinct from youthful, immediately fruit-driven expressions, favouring an extended evolutionary journey. Acidity, citrus characteristics, floral nuances and more mature aromatic accents contribute to its identity without introducing oak-derived flavours.

VINEYARD MANAGEMENT
Technical documentation identifies the traditional Trentino pergola training system in the vineyard used for Bianco Pietra. Harvesting is carried out manually, with grapes carefully collected in crates to minimise mechanical stress. The harvested bunches are subsequently cooled in the historic caves used by the estate, a practice intended to preserve the characteristics of the fruit before processing. These operations reflect an attentive approach to grape selection and handling, in which maintaining fruit integrity precedes the wine's extended maturation journey.

TERRITORIAL IDENTITY
Bianco Pietra expresses a distinctive connection between Pinot Bianco, calcareous landscapes and the historical legacy of Vicenza's stoneworking traditions. The name Le Cave del Palladio evokes the territory's quarrying heritage and the architectural tradition associated with pale limestone, transforming a historical reference into an essential element of the wine's identity. The Galantiga vineyard, southern exposure and carbonate-rich geological setting provide the physical foundations of this interpretation, while extended maturation broadens its expressive dimension. For BEYOND*, Bianco Pietra's territorial distinction lies in the convergence of clearly defined vineyard origins, historical depth and an unconventional interpretation of Pinot Bianco.

GRAPES & HARVEST
100% Pinot Bianco, sourced from the estate-owned Galantiga vineyard, situated on the southern slopes of the hills within the province of Vicenza. Grapes are harvested by hand and carefully collected in crates, following an approach designed to preserve bunch integrity and minimise mechanical stress during harvesting and transportation.
A distinctive stage in the production process is the subsequent cooling of the harvested grapes in the estate's historic caves. This practice precedes processing and reflects particular attention to preserving the characteristics of the raw material. Harvesting therefore represents the first stage of a winemaking journey in which precision, respect for the fruit and careful management of time play essential roles.

VINIFICATION
A still white wine produced exclusively from Pinot Bianco, conceived through a vinification and maturation process that favours stainless steel and extended ageing, without introducing oak-derived aromatic influences.
Production begins with manually harvested grapes, subsequently cooled in the estate's historic caves. The winemaking journey continues through the transformation of grape must into wine, followed by an extended period of maturation in stainless steel, a defining element of Bianco Pietra's production identity.
The use of stainless steel provides an aromatically neutral environment, allowing the wine to develop without the sensory contribution of oak. This choice is central to the character of Bianco Pietra, where depth and complexity are pursued through time rather than through wood-derived flavours.

AGEING PROFILE & EVOLUTIONARY POTENTIAL
Four years in stainless steel followed by two additional years of bottle ageing define the extended maturation journey of Bianco Pietra 2017. This unusually prolonged process distinguishes the wine from more immediate expressions of Pinot Bianco.
The extended period in stainless steel encourages development without oak-derived aromatic influences, while subsequent bottle ageing completes the maturation process before release.
Its sensory identity combines vibrant acidity and savoury tension with impressions of flint, hydrocarbon-like nuances, green apple, lime, acacia blossom and Mediterranean vegetation. The interplay between freshness and evolved aromatic characteristics reveals a layered expression in which maturity and palate precision remain closely connected.
Further bottle development will depend on storage conditions and the individual condition of each bottle, with no predetermined ageing potential guaranteed.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blanc).
Vintage: 2017.
Wine style: Still white wine.
Alcohol content: 12% ABV.
Maturation: Four years in stainless steel followed by two years in bottle.
Vineyard origin: Galantiga, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.

These characteristics define a pure Pinot Bianco distinguished by an exceptionally extended maturation period. Moderate alcohol content, perceived freshness and evolved aromatic complexity contribute to its distinctive technical and gastronomic profile.

VITICULTURAL CONTEXT
The Galantiga vineyard occupies a south-facing hillside within Vicenza, Veneto, Italy, in a viticultural landscape characterised by calcareous geological formations and the historical tradition of stone quarrying.
The vineyard features calcareous clay-loam soils and a traditional Trentino pergola training system. Its Pinot Bianco vines, approximately fifty years old in the 2017 production context, form part of an established viticultural heritage within a geological environment shaped by carbonate rocks and clay deposits.
The relationship between exposure, soil composition and vineyard heritage defines the origin of the grapes, while prolonged maturation provides the winemaking approach through which Bellaguardia develops a distinctive interpretation of Pinot Bianco.

WINEMAKER
Enrico Paternoster and Alberto Maccagnan are the winemaking figures associated with Bellaguardia, contributing to the estate's technical direction and distinctive production identity.
Bianco Pietra reflects a winemaking vision centred on expressing the character of Pinot Bianco through exceptionally extended maturation. Stainless steel and subsequent bottle ageing allow complexity to develop without introducing aromatic components derived from oak.
This approach places emphasis on varietal precision, expressive integrity and evolution, creating an interpretation of still white wine in which time becomes an essential component of its identity.

PRODUCTION
Bianco Pietra 2017 originates from Pinot Bianco grapes grown in the Galantiga vineyard and follows a production process distinguished by manual harvesting, grape cooling in historic caves and extended maturation in stainless steel and bottle.
Its production cycle is characterised by the considerable time invested before release: four years of maturation in stainless steel followed by a further two years of bottle ageing.
This approach reflects a deliberate pursuit of maturity and expressive definition, distinguishing Bianco Pietra from white wines primarily conceived for youthful, immediate consumption.

WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY
Bellaguardia's production philosophy centres on the relationship between origin, technical precision and the passage of time. Bianco Pietra represents a particular interpretation of this vision: a still white wine that shares the estate's commitment to maturation and longevity while following a winemaking path distinct from its Traditional Method sparkling wines.
The decision to develop Pinot Bianco through stainless steel and prolonged ageing reflects a pursuit of varietal depth without reliance on oak-derived aromatic influences.
The connection with historic stone caves and the architectural heritage of Vicenza further enriches this identity, bringing together contemporary grape handling and the territorial memory that forms an integral part of Bellaguardia's winemaking vision.

BEYOND* TECHNICAL NOTE

BEYOND* — Precision of Origin, Evolution Through Time.
Bianco Pietra 2017 offers an interpretation of Pinot Bianco founded on three converging elements: clearly defined vineyard origins, extended maturation and the absence of oak-derived aromatic influences. The Galantiga vineyard provides its territorial foundation, while four years in stainless steel and a further two in bottle form the defining stages of its maturation.
The distinctive character of this wine lies in the pursuit of complexity through evolution, while preserving the freshness and recognisable aromatic expression of Pinot Bianco. Mineral, saline and iodine-like impressions belong to its sensory identity and do not imply a direct transfer of geological minerals from the soil into the wine.

For BEYOND*, Bianco Pietra represents a distinctive interpretation of still white wine from Veneto, where time becomes a fundamental expressive dimension and the precision of Pinot Bianco evolves into depth, complexity and a recognisable sense of territorial identity.

PRODUCER ORIGINS
The origins of Bellaguardia are rooted in the winemaking heritage of the hills of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy, where, as early as the 1920s, Champagnetto dei Castelli reflected an established tradition of sparkling wine production. The Strobele sisters contributed to the reputation of this local wine, receiving a diploma and a medal at the Lonigo Agricultural Fair and leaving a legacy closely connected to the history of the castles of Romeo and Juliet.
In 1980, Mario Caltran acquired land on the surrounding hillsides and planted Pinot Bianco vineyards, initially intending to produce sparkling wines to share with family and friends. This personal initiative anticipated the subsequent appreciation of the variety's potential in the territory and established the agricultural foundations of the Bellaguardia project.
Over time, the family initiative evolved into a specialised wine estate, recovering the heritage of the historic Champagnetto dei Castelli and reinterpreting it through artisanal production focused on territorial identity and the evolution of wine.

EVOLUTION OF THE PROJECT
The Bellaguardia project developed through the commitment of Marco Caltran, Alberto Maccagnan and Isidoro Maccagnan, transforming its original inspiration into an estate specialising in Traditional Method sparkling wines.
Particular attention was devoted to expressing the character of the cultivated grape varieties, artisanal winemaking and extended maturation, with the ancient stone caves playing a central role in bottle ageing.
The evolution of the range progressively expanded the expressive possibilities of Pinot Bianco, Pinot Nero and Durella through different cuvées, blends and maturation periods.
Within this development, Bianco Pietra represents a particularly meaningful dimension of the estate's winemaking exploration: a still Pinot Bianco that brings the importance of time and technical precision into a wine style distinct from the sparkling wines that have shaped Bellaguardia's identity.

WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY
Bellaguardia's philosophy emerges from the relationship between artisanal craftsmanship, understanding of the raw material and the deliberate use of time. Winemaking is approached as a process in which every decision, from grape handling to maturation, contributes to defining the wine's character.
Specialisation in the Traditional Method has consolidated an approach based on patience, careful management of production stages and the pursuit of complexity capable of preserving freshness and varietal identity.
Bianco Pietra extends this philosophy to still white wine. Stainless-steel maturation followed by bottle ageing allows the estate to explore Pinot Bianco's evolutionary potential without introducing oak-derived aromatic influences.
Depth is not pursued through external aromatic embellishment, but through the gradual development of the original fruit, reflecting a philosophy in which time becomes an expressive instrument rather than merely a production stage.

OENOLOGICAL EXPERTISE & TECHNICAL HERITAGE
Enrico Paternoster and Alberto Maccagnan are the winemaking figures associated with Bellaguardia, within a project that combines technical expertise, knowledge of its vineyards and a particular sensitivity towards extended maturation.
The experience developed through Traditional Method sparkling wine production forms an important part of the estate's technical heritage. Grape selection, careful management of production stages and attention to evolution are recurring elements of its winemaking identity.
This technical expertise is complemented by the historic stone caves, which represent a distinctive physical and cultural asset of the estate.
Bianco Pietra demonstrates a different application of this winemaking sensitivity. Without secondary fermentation in bottle or effervescence, the wine concentrates its expression on the quality of Pinot Bianco, stainless-steel maturation and the complexity developed through time.

THE CREATION OF BIANCO PIETRA
Bianco Pietra — Le Cave del Palladio was conceived as an interpretation of pure Pinot Bianco through a production journey dedicated to still white wine and extended maturation.
The Galantiga vineyard, characterised by southern exposure and calcareous clay-loam soils, provides the viticultural foundation of this expression.
Time assumes a central role in its identity: four years of maturation in stainless steel followed by two years in bottle for the 2017 vintage define a winemaking approach far removed from interpretations of Pinot Bianco primarily focused on immediate freshness.
Its name evokes the pale stone and historic quarries of the Vicenza area, establishing a relationship between geological landscape, architectural memory and the identity of the wine.
Bianco Pietra thus becomes an expression in which a grape variety, a defined place of origin and an unconventional maturation journey converge to create a recognisable personality.

THE 2017 VINTAGE
The 2017 vintage represents a significant chapter in the identity of Bianco Pietra and serves as the reference for its interpretation as a long-matured still Pinot Bianco.
Grapes from the Galantiga vineyard, harvested by hand and cooled in the historic caves, begin a maturation journey comprising four years in stainless steel followed by two years of bottle ageing.
This succession of stages creates an exceptionally extended maturation process, allowing the wine to develop an aromatic dimension in which varietal freshness is complemented by impressions of flint, hydrocarbon-like nuances, saline notes, citrus and Mediterranean vegetation.
The 2017 vintage therefore expresses a conception of Pinot Bianco in which maturity does not represent a departure from varietal identity, but rather a means of deepening its structure and complexity.

WINE IDENTITY
Bianco Pietra is distinguished by the convergence of pure Pinot Bianco, clearly defined vineyard origins and exceptionally extended maturation.
Unlike Bellaguardia's Traditional Method cuvées, its personality does not develop through secondary fermentation in bottle, effervescence or the autolytic complexity associated with prolonged lees ageing in sparkling wines.
Instead, the wine expresses itself through the relationship between freshness, palate texture and evolved characteristics. Flint, hydrocarbon-like impressions, green apple, lime, acacia blossom and Mediterranean nuances form an aromatic profile in which primary elements coexist with more mature dimensions.
Vibrant acidity and savoury tension preserve energy and precision, while a long finish completes an identity that favours depth and clarity over aromatic intensity alone.

A PINOT BIANCO BEYOND THE CONCEPT OF “SUSTAINABLE WINE”
Bianco Pietra invites a broader understanding of wine value, one in which identity, longevity, knowledge of the raw material and production culture complement considerations of environmental sustainability.
Its distinction does not rely on belonging to a certified sustainability category, but on the decision to interpret a traditional grape variety through extended maturation and a winemaking process that favours stainless steel without introducing oak-derived aromatic influences.
The production journey places time at the centre of a quality-driven approach, highlighting Pinot Bianco's ability to develop complexity and expressive depth beyond its youthful character.
From this perspective, Bianco Pietra offers a reflection on the cultural and identity-driven value of wine: an expression that seeks distinction not through broad definitions, but through the specificity of its production journey and the recognisability of its character.

THE ROLE OF BIANCO PIETRA WITHIN THE BELLAGUARDIA RANGE
Within a portfolio built primarily around Traditional Method sparkling wines, Bianco Pietra occupies a distinctive position as a still expression of Pinot Bianco.
The wine broadens the interpretation of Bellaguardia's viticultural heritage, demonstrating how a grape variety central to its sparkling wine production can develop a different personality when approached through extended maturation without secondary fermentation.
Its character establishes a dialogue with the estate's more mature cuvées: the importance of time remains a shared principle, while the production techniques and sensory outcomes differ.
The presence of Archivio Bianco Pietra within the Riserva Archivio collection further reinforces the role of still Pinot Bianco in the estate's exploration of extended maturation, through a distinct production interpretation.
Bianco Pietra therefore represents an element of qualitative diversification within the range, maintaining a recognisable connection with the winemaking and territorial vision that defines Bellaguardia.

TERRITORIAL & CULTURAL IDENTITY
Bianco Pietra emerges from the convergence of the viticultural heritage of the Vicenza hills, the memory of historic stone quarries and the cultural legacy of the territory, within the province of Vicenza, Veneto, Italy.
The name Le Cave del Palladio evokes the historical extraction of pale stone and the architectural heritage that has made the Vicenza area internationally renowned.
This historical dimension intertwines with the castles of Romeo and Juliet and the local winemaking tradition that had already contributed to the reputation of the surrounding hills during the early decades of the twentieth century.
Bellaguardia's visual identity further reinforces this connection. Its emblem evokes the silhouette of Bellaguardia Castle, while its decorative motif draws inspiration from the early Christian mosaic of the Basilica of Saints Felice and Fortunato, reflecting Vicenza's artistic heritage.
In Bianco Pietra, these elements move beyond ornamental references to create a cultural identity in which landscape, viticulture, architecture and historical memory contribute to the wine's distinctive personality.

BEYOND* INTERPRETATION
BEYOND* — Beyond Effervescence, the Identity of Time.
Bianco Pietra 2017 reveals a particularly meaningful dimension of the Bellaguardia project: the ability to interpret Pinot Bianco beyond the world of the Traditional Method while preserving the same commitment to maturation and expressive depth.
The Galantiga vineyard provides its origin, the calcareous soils define its territorial context, and the extended journey through stainless steel and bottle ageing establishes its distinctive winemaking identity.
Its personality emerges from the balance between freshness and maturity, between varietal precision and evolved complexity. Stone becomes both a cultural reference and a sensory evocation, while time acts as the instrument through which the wine develops its individuality.

For BEYOND*, Bianco Pietra represents a distinctive curatorial discovery that broadens the interpretation of Pinot Bianco from Veneto: a still white wine capable of transforming an unconventional production journey into an expression of character, depth and recognisable territorial identity.

AVAILABILITY
BELLAGUARDIA Bianco Pietra — Le Cave del Palladio 2017 belongs to a limited-scale production of still Pinot Bianco, distinguished by extended maturation and availability associated with individual releases.
Availability through BEYOND* is managed independently, according to quantities actually acquired and designated for its international clientele. Inclusion within the curatorial selection does not imply continuous availability or any commitment to future supply.

LIMITED PRODUCTION
Bianco Pietra 2017 represents a relatively small-scale production in which Pinot Bianco grapes from the Galantiga vineyard undergo an exceptionally extended maturation journey.
Four years in stainless steel followed by a further two years in bottle require a significant investment of time before the wine can be released. This deliberate approach distinguishes Bianco Pietra from expressions of Pinot Bianco primarily intended for youthful consumption.
The scale of production and the time devoted to maturation contribute to its distinctive identity, without suggesting that limited quantities automatically confer commercial exclusivity.

ALLOCATION & DISTRIBUTION
BEYOND* operates through its own curatorial selection, an independent international clientele and fully autonomous management of commercial availability.
Any potential purchases of Bianco Pietra 2017 are considered individually, without purchasing obligations, guaranteed continuity of supply or automatic allocations.
Inclusion within the BEYOND* selection does not constitute a guaranteed allocation or imply future availability. Any offering to clients is subject exclusively to quantities actually available through BEYOND*.

PRODUCTION RARITY
The distinctive production character of Bianco Pietra emerges from the convergence of Pinot Bianco grown in a clearly identified vineyard, extended maturation and relatively limited production volumes.
The prolonged period in stainless steel, followed by bottle ageing, reflects a winemaking approach that requires considerable time and carefully planned release management.
Its production rarity therefore extends beyond the number of bottles alone. It arises from the relationship between vineyard origin, maturation choices and the individuality of the wine's interpretation.
It is this convergence, rather than a simple assertion of scarcity, that gives Bianco Pietra its particular curatorial interest.

VARIETAL RARITY
Pinot Bianco is not a botanically rare grape variety. Its cultivation and winemaking traditions are well established across several European wine regions.
Bianco Pietra's distinction lies instead in the interpretation of pure Pinot Bianco as a still white wine undergoing exceptionally prolonged maturation, without relying on oak-derived aromatic influences.
Within a wine landscape where many expressions of the variety emphasise immediate freshness and fruit precision, Bianco Pietra explores a different dimension, characterised by maturity, palate tension and aromatic depth.
Its distinction is interpretative rather than varietal: its individuality lies in the journey through which Pinot Bianco develops a recognisable expression of its territorial origins.

VINTAGE AVAILABILITY
The 2017 vintage is the specific expression presented within the BEYOND* selection, distinguished by four years of maturation in stainless steel followed by two years of bottle ageing.
Different vintages and interpretations bearing the Bianco Pietra name are considered individually, according to their specific winemaking characteristics and actual availability.
Subsequent expressions within the range, including Archivio Bianco Pietra, are not automatically interchangeable with the 2017 release in terms of composition, maturation methods or production volume.
Each vintage is therefore assessed as an independent expression, without assuming production continuity, equivalent qualitative characteristics or guaranteed commercial availability.

EVOLUTION & AVAILABILITY OVER TIME
Bianco Pietra 2017 brings together two distinct dimensions: the wine's continuing evolution in bottle and the finite nature of its original production.
Once production of a particular vintage has been completed, the bottles belonging to that release represent a finite quantity. The remaining number may gradually decline over time through consumption and the natural depletion of existing stocks.
Meanwhile, the wine may continue to evolve in bottle, gradually developing new aromatic and textural characteristics. Such evolution depends on storage conditions and the individual state of each bottle.
The extended maturation preceding release already gives Bianco Pietra a significant temporal dimension, making appropriate preservation particularly important for bottles intended for further ageing.

BEYOND* POSITIONING
Within the BEYOND* selection, Bianco Pietra occupies a position defined by its varietal identity, unconventional maturation and distinctive curatorial value.
The wine is primarily assigned to Distinct Identities, with Emerging Terroirs as its secondary collection and Castles, Abbeys & Historic Estates as a complementary designation.
This hierarchy places its individual winemaking character first, followed by the significance of the Galantiga vineyard and the historical and cultural heritage of the Vicenza hills.
Its positioning does not depend on any presumed commercial exclusivity, but on the ability to offer a recognisable interpretation of Pinot Bianco that stands apart from more conventional expressions of the variety.

BEYOND* NOTE
BEYOND* — Rarity as an Expression of Time, Not a Commercial Construct.
Bianco Pietra 2017 represents a distinctive convergence of origin, maturation and winemaking identity. Pinot Bianco from the Galantiga vineyard undergoes an exceptionally extended evolutionary journey, transforming time into an essential component of its personality.
Its individuality is not founded on claims of exclusivity or artificially amplified scarcity. Instead, it emerges from the relationship between clearly defined vineyard origins, limited-scale production and an interpretation of still white wine that favours depth and precision.

For BEYOND*, the value of Bianco Pietra is determined not merely by how many bottles exist, but by what each bottle represents: a distinctive interpretation of Pinot Bianco in which territory, time and identity converge to create an expression of genuine curatorial significance.

PRODUCER AFFILIATION

FIVI — Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti
Bellaguardia is listed in the official exhibitor catalogue of the 2025 Mercato dei Vini dei Vignaioli Indipendenti, organised by FIVI at BolognaFiere from 15 to 17 November 2025. This documented participation establishes the estate's presence within Italy's independent winegrower community, which promotes direct responsibility for wine production, a close relationship with vineyard management and the preservation of distinctive territorial identities.

AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS & CRITICAL RECOGNITION

2026 — AIS VENETO · VINETIA MAGAZINE | ENOVITÀ
Editorial Selection and Professional Sensory Assessment — BELLAGUARDIA Bianco Pietra
Bianco Pietra was included among eight wines selected for the Enovità feature in the second 2025 issue of Vinetia Magazine, subsequently presented on the official AIS Veneto website on 16 January 2026. The selection highlights distinctive expressions of Veneto winemaking recognised for their originality and expressive depth.
The professional tasting identifies acacia blossom, plum, smoky saffron, bergamot, candied citron and Mediterranean vegetation. The palate displays breadth, a glyceric texture, freshness and savoury definition, leading to a marine-inspired, citrus-driven finish.
The feature highlights Bianco Pietra's unconventional winemaking identity, describing a Pinot Bianco-based cuvée inspired by the Solera method, originating with a 2017 component subsequently integrated through 2021.

2025 — GAMBERO ROSSO | VINI D'ITALIA — 2 BICCHIERI
Wine Guide Recognition — BELLAGUARDIA Pinot Bianco Bianco Pietra 2017
The 2017 vintage of Bianco Pietra received 2 Bicchieri (Two Glasses) in the 2025 assessment of Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia wine guide.
Specifically attributed to Pinot Bianco Bianco Pietra 2017, this distinction represents recognition from one of Italy's established wine critics for this particular interpretation of pure Pinot Bianco. The wine is characterised by extended maturation and a distinctive sensory expression in which freshness, savoury tension and evolved complexity contribute to its individuality.

2025 — AIS VENETO · VINETIA | PREMIO RIALTO
Producer-Level Distinction — BELLAGUARDIA
Bellaguardia received the Premio Rialto 2025, as documented in the estate's official profile within Vinetia, the wine guide published by the Veneto branch of the Italian Sommelier Association.
The distinction was awarded to the winery rather than to an individual cuvée, acknowledging its position and development within Veneto's regional wine landscape. Bianco Pietra is separately listed among the estate's wines assessed by the guide, representing its exploration of Pinot Bianco and territorially distinctive wine expressions.

INDEPENDENT EDITORIAL FEATURES

VENEZIE A TAVOLA | BIANCO PIETRA LE CAVE DEL PALLADIO 2017
Dedicated Editorial Feature — BELLAGUARDIA Bianco Pietra 2017
Venezie a Tavola presents an individual feature on Bianco Pietra 2017, highlighting its origin from approximately fifty-year-old Pinot Bianco vines cultivated on soils characterised by carbonate rocks and clay deposits.
The article documents an exceptionally extended maturation process, comprising four years in stainless steel followed by a further three years in bottle. It also explores the historical significance of the name Le Cave del Palladio and its connection with the traditional stone quarries of the Vicenza area.
An independent editorial account that places vineyard heritage, territorial memory and the contemporary interpretation of a long-aged still white wine within a distinctive cultural and winemaking context.