Passerina Terre di Chieti "ORSETTO ORO" CASAL THAULERO
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | CASAL THAULERO |
| Denomination | Terre di Chieti Igt |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 100% Passerina |
| Alcohol content | 13,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | CH/18389 |
| Winery headquarter | CASAL THAULERO - Villa Caldari, Ortona (CH) - EX Strada Statale, 538 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Warm fish appetizers, White Meat, Aperitif, Pasta with seafood, Vegetables in batter, Fresh cheese, Chicken nuggets |
| Region | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Passerina |
The Passerina "Orsetto Oro" belongs to the prestigious line of the winery Casal Thaulero. This production traces three hundred years of wine making tradition with the aim of making known today the true essence of Abruzzo wines. The vine used for its vinification is that of Passerina, an ancient autochthonous vine of the central Adriatic area.
Characteristics of this white wine of the Abruzzo region
At the organoleptic examination we are presented a bright straw yellow wine, with golden reflections, thin and brilliant. The fragrance is delicate and complex at the same time, notes of white flowers are linked to hints of peach and cedar. The taste is absolutely fresh and fragrant, the palate is enhanced by the complexity of the fascinating olfactory sensations, so as to make it surprisingly persistent.
Recommended pairings tasting this white wine
The Passerina di Casal Thaulero is suitable both to meet the needs of a rich aperitif, and to be combined with complex and structured dishes based on fish and white meat. Ideal with crudités of the sea. This wine should be served at 12ºC in a tall and wide glass.
