Fandella Passerina

White wine from Passerina grapes in steel, fresh and sharp

Candied lemon, cut grass and Mediterranean scrub in a tense and crystalline sip, the most upright Passerina that smells of sun and sea.

The Fandella of Vigne Cave

La Fandella is a white wine made from pure Passerina grapes, obtained from clusters harvested in the northern section of the vineyard, where the predominantly gravelly soil lends the wine tension and finesse. Unlike maceration, here the Passerina is directly pressed and aged in stainless steel, a choice that preserves its freshness and aromatic purity. It is a natural, agricultural wine: unfiltered, produced exclusively from hand-picked grapes from the company's vineyard a few kilometers from the Adriatic Sea. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with only indigenous yeasts, without any forcing. The result is a white wine with fresh, almost sharp notes, where the citrus notes express themselves with nuances of candied lemon, followed by notes of cut grass and Mediterranean scrub. A vertical and crystalline wine, a pure expression of its terroir.
 
 
 

The roots of this wine are sunk in a unique terroir

La Fandella is grown in Col di Tenda, near Grottammare, on a terroir with an ancient geological history, composed of alternating gravel and sand deposited by Quaternary marine sediments. The gravelly component of the northern part of the vineyard is the key to its pronounced freshness and sharp minerality. Passerina, a historic Piceno grape variety recovered from abandoned vineyards, finds a luminous and direct expression here, shaped by sea breezes. The choice of stainless steel for maturation reflects the desire to avoid interfering with the fruit, allowing the vine and the soil to speak for themselves. 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 clearly narrates the dialogue between the vineyard and the Adriatic Sea.
 
 
 

Technical Characteristics of Wine

Visual examination: Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections, slightly cloudy due to the lack of filtration, a sign of a lively and authentic wine.

Olfactory examination: fresh and almost sharp nose, dominated by citrus notes of candied lemon, followed by cut grass and the balsamic aromas of the Mediterranean scrub.

Taste test: On the palate, it's taut, vibrant, and thirst-quenching, with a distinct acidity that defines its vertical profile. The gravelly minerality leads to a clean, savory finish with a long, citrusy finish.
 
 
 

Food Pairings: Fandella Passerina

• DELICATE FISH AND CRUDITÉS: Its sharp freshness enhances fish with a fine flavour, such as Natural tuna from the tuna fishery or smoked amberjack fillet, maybe with a splash of Organic Amalfi Coast Lemon.
• FRESH CHEESES AND VEGETABLES: Vibrant acidity cleanses the palate alongside a Organic sheep's cheese Primo Sale and  organic buffalo mozzarella knots, also excellent with a Roman artichoke from Lazio  in a pan.
• LIGHT SEAFOOD FIRST COURSES: It elegantly accompanies the Organic Senatore Cappelli Spaghettoni with Curve seasoned with a pinch of Colatura di Alici di Cetara, where its citrus note balances the savouriness of the dish.

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, using spontaneous fermentations and the utmost respect for the land and its grapes.
 
 
 

Features

• Type: White wine
• Grapes: Passerina (northern part of the vineyard, gravelly soil)
• Vinification: direct pressing
• Fermentation: spontaneous with indigenous yeasts
• Aging: steel
• Unfiltered wine
• Alcohol content: 12% vol
• Total sulfur: 24 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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