Italian Grapes
Passerina
Passerina is a white wine grape from the Marche region.
Passerina Flavors
Ripe Citrus and Tropical fruit are typical Passerina flavors.
Hints of Honey, Flowers, delicate Herbs, and Minerals.
 Grapefruit |
 Peach |
 Melon |
 Apricot |
 Honey |
 Flowers |
 Herbs |
 Minerals |
Passerina (The Little Sparrow)
Passerina produces fresh style white wines. It can be vinified in many styles:
- Crisp and aromatic white wines
- Delicate sparling wines
- Passito versions
Passerina DOC(G)
Offida Passerina DOC in 2001, DOCG in 2011:
Grape variety: Minimum 85% Passerina
Minimum Alcohol: 12%
Region Marche
Climate
Marche's varied topography influences its climate, which ranges from a Mediterranean climate along the coast to a more continental climate in the inland hilly areas.
The Adriatic Sea has a moderating effect on temperatures, contributing to milder winters and warm summers.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
20% Montepulciano |
15% Verdicchio |
Red Wines |
White Wines |
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Passerina |
Denominations
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCGCònero DOCG
Offida DOCG
Verdicchio di Matelica Riserva DOCG
Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Bianchello del Metauro DOC
Colli Maceratesi DOC
Colli Pesaresi DOC
Esino DOC
Falerio DOC
I Terreni di Sanseverino DOC
Lacrima di Morro DOC
Pergola DOC
Rosso Cònero DOC
Rosso Piceno / Piceno DOC
San Ginesio DOC
Serrapetrona DOC
Terre di Offida DOC
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC
Verdicchio di Matelica DOC