Passerina, Tenuta Santori - 2023

Name: Passerina, Tenuta Santori
Brand: Tenuta Santori
SKU: 37023
Price: 15.17 USD
Availability: InStock

750 mL

Item # 37023

The Passerina grape is native to the Marches region of Italy and is a grape that can make lively, aromatic white wines such as this one. The mineral is prominant and the aromas are floral in nature. Unoaked. The Tenuta Santori is a young winery in the heart of the Piceno hills of Ripatransone with 30 hectares of a combination of vines and olive groves. The chalk based soils are evident in the fresh profile of this wine.

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Color

White

Vintage

2023

Country

Italy

Region

Marches

Producer

Tenuta Santori

Grape Variety

Passerina

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Staff Pick Notes

Passerina is a genus of birds in the cardinal family and in Italian ‘sparrow’ translates as ‘passero’. As the tale goes the Passerina grape variety is the sparrows’ favourite tipple and therefore the name stuck. At its best, the grape can produce a fantastic fresh style of white wine, reminiscent of Pinot Grigio but a great alternative. The grape can be used in a variety of styles. Plays on the tones of herbs and white peach fused in a gritty pleasure. It should be consumed young, usually no later than in the second year of life. Good acidity and persistence in the mouth. Ideal both as an aperitif and as a meal.

- YS

Glossary

Marches

This region lies on Italy’s Adriatic Coast, so much of its cuisine is seafood-based. Marches is best-known for its white wines. Verdicchio produced near the towns of Jesi and Matelica often has gently bitter notes and rich fruit, and is an excellent match for many seafood dishes. Red wines are produced here as well, with Sangiovese being the dominant red grape in the region. When blended with the local Montepulciano, it makes a wine called Rosso Piceno (mostly sangiovese) or Rosso Conero...