# Nù Litr Bianco (20)

- **Producer:** Valentina Passalacqua
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Bombino Bianco
- **Region:** Puglia, Italy
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.0%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, grapefruit, apple, pear, grass, blossom

## About this wine

Nù Litr Bianco is a vibrant natural white wine produced by Valentina Passalacqua under her Calcarius project in Apricena, Puglia. The project focuses on the unique Kimmeridgian limestone soils of the region, which impart a distinct minerality and freshness to the wines. Packaged in a friendly one-liter bottle, this wine is designed for easy drinking and sharing, reflecting Valentina's philosophy of making terroir-driven, accessible natural wines.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Nù Litr' translates to 'A Liter' in the local dialect, referencing its generous 1-liter bottle size.
- The label features 'Ca' and '40.08', representing the chemical symbol and atomic weight of Calcium, highlighting the limestone-rich soils.
- Valentina Passalacqua's vineyards are located in the Gargano National Park, benefiting from unique microclimates and sea breezes.

## Food pairing

This light-bodied, high-acid white wine thrives alongside fresh, salty, and fried dishes. Its vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of fried seafood and creamy cheeses like burrata, while its clean mineral profile complements the delicate, briny flavors of shellfish and fresh Mediterranean vegetables.

## Wine making process

Made from 100% Bombino Bianco grapes grown biodynamically on limestone soils. The grapes are hand-harvested, spontaneously fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks, and undergo a short maceration. The wine is aged in stainless steel to preserve its fresh fruit character and minerality, and is bottled unfiltered and unfined with minimal sulfur added.