# Balon (Agricola Sulin)

> White, Monferrato Bianco DOC by [Agricola Sulin](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/agricola-sulin.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/agricola-sulin-balon).

- **Producer:** Agricola Sulin
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Monferrato Bianco DOC
- **Grape:** Baratuciat
- **Production area:** Vineyard in Madonna dei Monti, Grazzano Badoglio (AT), altitude approx. 310 m, southwest exposure, area approx. 10,000 sqm, planted 2019
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay
- **Exposure:** Southwest
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted 2019, area approx. 10,000 sqm
- **Vinification:** Vinified and aged in stainless steel, fermented without skins at controlled temperature.
- **Serving temperature:** 10°C
- **Storage:** Store in a cool place, away from light. Can also be stored for 4 to 5 years.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

Balon revives Baratuciàt, a nearly abandoned native white grape saved through a Piedmont Region biodiversity project; Sulin planted its first Baratuciàt vineyard in 2019 as part of its native grape research.

## Tasting notes

Straw yellow with hints tending toward greenish. Fresh aroma with notes of apple and tropical fruit. Good structure with marked acidity, full bodied, balanced and energetic on the palate.

## Food pairings

As an aperitif or with fish dishes, first courses and delicate white meats.