Santadi
Latinia Passito 0.375L 2019
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sardinia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nasco |
| Aging | Ageing continues for several months in third-use French oak barriques. |
- Type: Sweet white wine from late harvest, made exclusively from Nasco grapes
- Origin: Sulcis area in Sardinia, bush-trained vineyards on sandy, loose soils
- Vinification: Hand-picked, slow fermentation in steel to preserve sweetness
- Ageing: Matured for several months in third-use French oak barriques
- Notes: Aromas of honey and caramel, finish of orange blossom; ideal with desserts and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Latinia di Santadi is a sweet white wine made from Nasco grapes grown in Sardinia. It appears with a clear amber colour and notable consistency. The bouquet is distinguished by intense notes of honey, caramel, vanilla sugar and cloves. On the palate, it is enveloping, offering a measured sweetness that is never cloying, enhanced by a long finish reminiscent of orange blossom. This structural balance makes it ideal for pairing with traditional fried ricotta ravioli with honey, and it also creates excellent flavour contrasts with mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The wine originates from the Basso Sulcis area, a region of Sardinia particularly suited to viticulture. The Nasco vines are cultivated using the traditional bush-trained system on soils characterised by loose, sandy earth, elements that ensure a defined and concentrated expression of the fruit. Harvesting takes place between the end of September and the end of October to encourage over-ripening on the vine. The harvest is carried out entirely by hand, demonstrating the deep care the Santadi winegrowers dedicate to their vineyards.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with meticulous selection in the vineyard, carried out in several stages to pick only the bunches that have reached the correct level of over-ripeness. After separation from the skins, the must, with its high sugar content, is sent for fermentation in stainless steel. The process proceeds very slowly and stops spontaneously, preserving the natural sweetness of the grapes. Maturation is completed with a few months' rest in third-use French oak barrels, a delicate wood ageing that enhances its aromatic complexity.
History and Curiosities
The Latinia Passito from Cantina Santadi is a true gem of Sulcis, celebrating the winemaking tradition of Sardinia. Made from late-harvest Nasco grapes, hand-picked by selecting only the overripe bunches, this elegant amber nectar matures in French barriques to achieve its fullest aromatic expression. The 2019 vintage, awarded 90 points by James Suckling, releases intoxicating aromas of honey, caramel and vanilla. On the palate, it is enveloping and balanced, offering a sweetness that is never cloying and a long finish with notes of orange blossom.
Awards
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2019
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Riccardo Curreli, Giorgio Marone
- Bottles produced: 1.800.000
- Hectares: 650
Since then, the only direction has been upwards, as the Santadi wines continue to spread and reap appreciation worldwide. A success story made possible by the whole team, which includes the grape growers, directors, marketing staff and all winery workers, forming a reservoir of expertise that is an asset for the whole territory. Read more
| Name | Santadi Latinia Passito 0.375L 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White late harvest dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nasco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Vendor | Santadi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Latinia Passito from Cantina Santadi is a true gem of Sulcis, celebrating the winemaking tradition of Sardinia. Made from late-harvest Nasco grapes, hand-picked by selecting only the overripe bunches, this elegant amber nectar matures in French barriques to achieve its fullest aromatic expression. The 2019 vintage, awarded 90 points by James Suckling, releases intoxicating aromas of honey, caramel and vanilla. On the palate, it is enveloping and balanced, offering a sweetness that is never cloying and a long finish with notes of orange blossom. |
| Origin | Basso Sulcis (Sardegna) |
| Soil composition | Predominantly loose and sandy |
| Cultivation system | Alberello |
| Harvest | From the end of September to the end of October |
| Production technique | Late harvest with manual picking; fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing for a few months in third-use French oak barriques |
| Wine making | The grape harvest is late and is carried out by returning several times to the same vineyard to pick those bunches that, over time, have reached the desired level of over-ripeness. The must, rich in sugars, after being separated from the skins, is fermented in stainless steel tanks. The alcoholic fermentation, which proceeds very slowly due to the high density of the must, is at some point naturally inhibited. |
| Aging | Ageing continues for several months in third-use French oak barriques. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |