{"product_id":"santa-barbara-animale-celeste-sauvignon-2025","title":"Santa Barbara Animale Celeste Sauvignon 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Animale Celeste Sauvignon from the \u003cstrong\u003eSanta Barbara\u003c\/strong\u003e winery is a still white wine that masterfully interprets the characteristics of \u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in the \u003cstrong\u003eMarche\u003c\/strong\u003e region. Classified as a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eIndicazione Geografica Tipica\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003efresh and balanced aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by good structure and enviable persistence. In the glass, it shines with a straw yellow colour with greenish highlights, while the bouquet releases \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus and ripe peach notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003epronounced minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e that leads to a savoury and clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in the hinterland of Ancona, specifically in the municipality of \u003cstrong\u003eBarbara\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a hilly landscape between the valleys of the \u003cstrong\u003eMisa\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNevola\u003c\/strong\u003e rivers. The vineyards, situated at around 350 metres above sea level, benefit from an optimal \u003cstrong\u003enorth-west exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e, which encourages slow ripening and a complex aromatic spectrum. The soil consists of \u003cstrong\u003emedium-textured land with a tendency towards limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e, a geological matrix that gives the wine verticality and a distinct mineral trace. The \u003cstrong\u003eclimate moderated by the Adriatic Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e plays a fundamental role in maintaining lively acidity and overall harmony, maximising the expressiveness of the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe creation of the wine begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest of the grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, carried out carefully to preserve the integrity of the fruit. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place slowly in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks at controlled temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring maximum olfactory purity. Ageing also takes place in steel, without the use of \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, to protect the freshness and vibrancy of the \u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the vineyard, the \u003cstrong\u003einverted espalier system\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAnimale Celeste Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eMarche IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e boasts an international flair and a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-award-winning expressive profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of winning over consumers all around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Santa Barbara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46236855730347,"sku":"60513","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/santa-barbara-animale-celeste-sauvignon-2025_60513_1_900b8eb8-1cae-4597-ada8-a806727bcf9c.webp?v=1773941408","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/santa-barbara-animale-celeste-sauvignon-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}