Santa Barbara
Animale Celeste Sauvignon 2025
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Marche (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel |
- Origin Marche IGT: Barbara (AN), 350 m, medium-textured soils with a predominance of limestone
- Single varietal grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, dry white wine, still, refined and balanced
- Vinification in steel: hand-picked, gentle pressing, fermentation at controlled temperature
- Aromas and taste: peach, citrus, flowers, sage, green pepper, minerality, clean finish
- Serving and pairings: 8–10 °C, 12% vol; ideal with aperitifs, sushi, fish, fresh cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Animale Celeste Sauvignon from the Santa Barbara winery is a still white wine that masterfully interprets the characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc grown in the Marche region. Classified as a prestigious Indicazione Geografica Tipica, this wine stands out for its fresh and balanced aromatic profile, supported by good structure and enviable persistence. In the glass, it shines with a straw yellow colour with greenish highlights, while the bouquet releases citrus and ripe peach notes, enriched by delicate hints of spring flowers. On the palate, it reveals a clear varietal character with touches of green pepper and sage, sustained by a pronounced minerality that leads to a savoury and clean finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the hinterland of Ancona, specifically in the municipality of Barbara, in a hilly landscape between the valleys of the Misa and Nevola rivers. The vineyards, situated at around 350 metres above sea level, benefit from an optimal north-west exposure, which encourages slow ripening and a complex aromatic spectrum. The soil consists of medium-textured land with a tendency towards limestone, a geological matrix that gives the wine verticality and a distinct mineral trace. The climate moderated by the Adriatic Sea plays a fundamental role in maintaining lively acidity and overall harmony, maximising the expressiveness of the grape variety.
How it is produced
The creation of the wine begins with a manual harvest of the grapes, carried out carefully to preserve the integrity of the fruit. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place slowly in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, ensuring maximum olfactory purity. Ageing also takes place in steel, without the use of barrels, to protect the freshness and vibrancy of the Sauvignon Blanc. In the vineyard, the inverted espalier system is used, a training method that allows for optimal canopy management and perfect vegetative balance, concentrating all the intensity of the aromas in the bunches.
History and Curiosities
The Animale Celeste Sauvignon Blanc originates from the hills of the Marche region, between the valleys of the Misa and Nevola rivers, where this noble French grape variety has found its ideal terroir in the calcareous soils of Barbara, at an altitude of 350 metres. The Santa Barbara winery, led by Stefano Antonucci and oenologist Pierluigi Lorenzetti, combines local authenticity with the most modern technologies. This Marche IGT boasts an international flair and a multi-award-winning expressive profile, capable of winning over consumers all around the world.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Pierluigi Lorenzetti
- Bottles produced: 950.000
- Hectares: 45
set up in a nearby village. Since then, that village took the name of Barbara which is where our winery is located today, having the privilege of being housed in an old monastery.
Our winery is located 25 km from the Adriatic Sea and is located on the hills that run between the Misa and Nevola rivers. Here a team of professionals works in the winery and vineyards every day, fuelled by passion, determination and a pinch of creativity so that our grapes maintain their beauty and express the quality of our land. Read more
| Name | Santa Barbara Animale Celeste Sauvignon 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Vendor | Santa Barbara |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Animale Celeste Sauvignon Blanc originates from the hills of the Marche region, between the valleys of the Misa and Nevola rivers, where this noble French grape variety has found its ideal terroir in the calcareous soils of Barbara, at an altitude of 350 metres. The Santa Barbara winery, led by Stefano Antonucci and oenologist Pierluigi Lorenzetti, combines local authenticity with the most modern technologies. This Marche IGT boasts an international flair and a multi-award-winning expressive profile, capable of winning over consumers all around the world. |
| Origin | Barbara (AN) |
| Climate | mitigated by the nearby Adriatic Sea |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured soils with a calcareous tendency |
| Cultivation system | Inverted espalier |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; soft pressing; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; ageing in steel (no wood contact) |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting; gentle pressing; slow fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; maturation in steel without ageing in wood. |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |