Pagus Camilla is the white soul of Bolgheri according to Poggio al Tesoro, a project born in 2001 when the Allegrinifamily fell in love with this Tyrrhenian land and began a journey marked by meticulous parcel selection and precise agronomic choices. In the estate’s story, there is a key moment: the “discovery of Vermentino”, with the selection of Corsican clones conceived for a structured and mineral white, able to speak the dialect of Bolgheri.

For the Romans, “Pagus” referred to a prized agricultural district: Pagus Camilla identifies the portion of the Podere Le Sondraie bordered by the oasis of Fossa Camilla, a place of water and biodiversity that cradles the pure Vermentino. The 2018 harvest began after a rainy spring, followed by a dry, breezy summer that restored balance to the vineyards; the grapes were harvested at night to preserve freshness and aroma—a technical choice that defines the wine’s style.

The land itself is the protagonist. Le Sondraie is the estate’s largest vineyard, about 25 meters above sea level, facing southwest. The soils alternate between clay-sandy and sandy-pebbly textures, rich in minerals—a mosaic combining drainage, reflected light, and water retention, ideal for a white wine of saline energy and aromatic clarity. Here lies the “marine” character of Pagus Camilla. In the cellar, the approach is measured and modern: gentle pressing of whole, pre-cooled grapes, a brief skin maceration at the start of fermentation, followed by a dual path of aging—stainless steel for precision and tension, terracotta amphorae (about 30%) for tactile breadth and complexity—with maturation on fine lees and bâtonnage until June. This choice aligns with the estate’s amphora research begun in 2016.

In the glass, the 2018 vintage shines with brightness and salinity. Aromas of citrus peel, white flowers, and wild herbs emerge, with a mineral trail reminiscent of the coastal breeze. The palate is tense and juicy, with a clean, continuous mid-palate and a long, savory, precise finish that invites another sip. It is a Bolgheri Bianco DOC combining aromatic definition and silky texture.

Pagus Camilla 2018 is Bolgheri’s clear voice for enthusiasts and collectors: elegant without excess, vibrant on the palate—a contemporary Mediterranean white that unites terroir, technique, and vision.