Cava Bianca is a white produced by Terrecarsiche 1939 in Puglia, Puglia, Italy. Made from Bianco d'Alessano, Chardonnay and Fiano. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Puglia
Region: Puglia
Country: Italy
Grapes: Bianco d'Alessano, Chardonnay, Fiano
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry
Cava Bianca is the white of Terrecarsiche 1939, a family winery at Castellana Grotte in the Murge of Puglia, blending the local Bianco d'Alessano with Chardonnay and Fiano and named for the caves where it rests. Yellow apple, pear and citrus with almond and white flowers, medium-bodied and gently textured. A southern white for drinking within a few years.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Puglia, Italy
Puglia — the long region forming the heel of Italy's boot, running down the southeast Adriatic coast.
Bianco d'Alessano
A white grape native to Puglia, grown mainly in the Valle d'Itria and Murge around Martina Franca and Locorotondo, often blended with Verdeca for fresh, lightly herbal whites.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
Fiano
Fiano is a white grape from Campania in southern Italy, with a heritage stretching back to antiquity around the town of Avellino.
More wines
More white wines from Puglia
- Chardonnay - Fiano — Filolama, Puglia
- Edda Bianco Salento — Cantine San Marzano, Salento
- Caolino — Cantine De Falco, Salento
- Chardonnay Salento — Cantine De Falco, Salento
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cava Bianca from?
Cava Bianca is produced by Terrecarsiche 1939 in Puglia, Puglia, Italy.
What grapes are in Cava Bianca?
Cava Bianca is a blend of Bianco d'Alessano, Chardonnay and Fiano.