Santa Venere - Calabria // See wine map of Italy below
SANTA VENERE
The Santa Venere farm covers 150 hectares on the hills of the ancient land of Cirò with about 100 hectares planted with vines. The land has been owned by the Scala family since the 1600's, but it wasn't until 1960 that Federico Scala took over the family land and built a winery, naming it Santa Verene after the stream that runs through the property. His son, Giuseppe, now runs the estate and has moved the winery to organic production with a focus on indigenous Calabrese grapes only.
Santa Venere Cirò Bianco
Appellation: Cirò DOP
Grapes: 100% Greco
Viniculture: Organic. Natural yeasts.
Vinification: In stainless steel tanks for 5 months, in the bottle for 1 month before release.
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Nose: Ripe citrus fruit (lemon, lime, tangerine), white peach, thyme, wet stone.
Palate: Ripe tangerine, white peach, medium plus acid.
Pairings: Seafood and fish with sauces on top, mussels, pasta
Santa Venere Cirò Rosso
Appellation: Cirò DOP
Grapes: 100% Gaglioppo
Viniculture: Organic. Natural yeasts.
Vinification: In stainless steel tanks for 9 months, in the bottle for 2 months before release.
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Nose: Brambly fruit.
Palate: Medium-bodied. Red cherries, red currents, red berries. Deep, pleasant and fruity.
Pairings: Red and white meats, dishes with truffles
