Chierìna White Macerated Passerina

Passerina macerated on the skins for 60 days, lively and sunny

A bright and juicy fruit that explodes on the palate, the minerality of the Adriatic Sea that clings to the tongue in a disruptive drink.

The Chierìna of Vigne Cave

La Chierìna is a macerated white wine made from Passerina grapes, obtained from clusters harvested in the southern part of the vineyard, where the predominantly sandy soil lends the wine a distinct minerality. It is a natural and agricultural wine in the truest sense of the word: unfiltered, produced exclusively from hand-picked grapes from the company's vineyard, three kilometers from the sea. After a long 60-day maceration on the skins, it ages in concrete barrels before bottling, developing color and character. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with only indigenous yeasts, without any forcing. The result is a lively and sunny wine, in which the Passerina expresses itself with vibrant, juicy, and intense fruit. A vibrant wine with a subtle "grip" that lingers on the tongue, a signature of its mineral consistency.
 
 
 

The roots of this wine are sunk in a unique terroir

La Chierìna is born in Col di Tenda, near Grottammare, in an area with the sea to the left and the mountains to the right. The soil tells an ancient geological story, composed of alternating gravel and sand deposited during the Quaternary period, which gives the wine its unmistakable saline character. Passerina, a long-forgotten historic grape variety of the Piceno area, finds its purest expression here, thanks to the vision of those who sought to recover its untapped potential. The long maceration on the skins rediscovers ancient winemaking traditions, those of "no-frills" wines that let the land speak for itself. Each bottle is the fruit of patient and respectful labor, from harvesting in 10-kg crates to the cellar, where nothing is added. A wine that is a pure tale of its place of origin.
 
 
 

Technical Characteristics of Wine

Visual examination: It has the typical golden-amber color of macerated wines, slightly cloudy due to the absence of filtration, a sign of a lively and authentic wine.

Olfactory examination: intense and bright nose, with notes of ripe yellow fruit, citrus and hints of aromatic herbs, on a mineral and saline background that recalls the proximity of the sea.

Taste test: On the palate, it's lively and sunny, with juicy fruit and a vibrant finish. The mineral texture provides a light, tannic sensation that lingers on the tongue, finishing on a lingering saline note.
 
 
 

Food Pairings: Chierìna Bianco Macerato Passerina

• AGED AND REFINED CHEESES: The structure and tannicity of the maceration hold up very well to important cheeses such as Pecorino Aged Under Marc, the Organic aged buffalo ricotta or an intriguing one Goat's Cheese with Truffles.
• OILY FISH DISHES AND MARINE FLAVOURS: Its marked saline minerality marries well with the strong character of the Cetara Anchovy Fillets in Oil and the Salted Mediterranean Mackerel, or a dish scented with the Colatura di Alici di Cetara.
• SPICY DISHES AND LEGUMES: The complexity of the macerate accompanies spicy cuisine and structured vegetable dishes, such as a organic eggplant babaganoush or a risotto scented with saffron pistils.

The Producer: Vigne Cave

Founded in 2020 from the passion and friendship of Alessio Zappasodi and Francesco Torquati, Vigne Cave produces natural wines between the Adriatic Sea and the Marche hills, aiming to fully express the potential of a unique terroir and rediscover the Passerina grape variety.
 
 
 

Features

• Type: Macerated white wine
• Grapes: Passerina (southern part of the vineyard, sandy soil)
• Maceration: 60 days on the skins
• Fermentation: spontaneous with indigenous yeasts
• Aging: concrete barrels
• Unfiltered and unclarified wine
• Alcohol content: 12% vol
• Total sulfur: 25 mg / l

Important

Product contains alcohol. Sale prohibited to minors under 18. Moderate and responsible consumption is recommended. Do not consume if pregnant, breastfeeding, or before driving. Contains sulfites.
 
 
 

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