| Grape variety |
Passerina |
| Synonyms |
Uva passera,Trebbiano Campolese, Trebbiano di Teramo,Trebbiano Scenciato,Trebbiano Dorato, Caccione, Uva d'oro, Pagadebit. |
| Grape colour |
White grape |
| Aromas |
Neutral |
| Variety |
Autochthonous |
| Vigour |
Very good |
| Ripening |
Middle-late: late October / early November. |
| Productivity |
Good |
| Areas of cultivation |
It is common in the Marche, especially in the Piceno area, Abruzzo, Emilia Romagna and Lazio, almost exclusively in the province of Frosinone. |
| History |
The Passerina vine comes from the small size of the acorns and the fact that the sparrows show a particular preference for its grapes, characterized by a particularly tasty pulp |
| Ampelographic features |
Leaf: medium, pentagonal, pentalobata.
Bunch: Large, pyramidal or conical, squat, winged and moderately compact.
Acino: large, spheroidal, with pruinose, thick, thick and yellowish skin. |
| Characteristics of the wine obtained from this grape variety |
The wine produced is straw yellow with greenish, sometimes golden gleaming; Fruity, floral and spicy aromas, with hints of citrus and dried vegetables, quite intense and persistent; Normally acidic, with bitter aftertaste and good texture. |