Velenosi
Offida Passerina 2025
| Denomination | DOCG Offida Passerina |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Marche (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Passerina |
| Aging | Ageing on the fine lees until the end of February, with weekly stirring of the fine lees to provide greater structure. |
- Type and grape variety: Still white Offida DOCG from Passerina grapes, 2025 vintage
- Origin: Monteprandone, Marche, at 350m on clay soils near the sea
- Aromas: Hints of chamomile and aromatic herbs, followed by yellow apple and citrusy notes of lime
- Palate: Intense freshness and marked savouriness, with a long-lasting mineral finish
- Pairings: Serve at 8-10°C, ideal with seafood dishes and selected cheeses
Description
What type of wine it is
Villa Angela from the Velenosi winery is a still white wine that clearly and precisely expresses the character of the Passerina grape variety. Grown in the Marche region, this wine falls under the elegant Offida Passerina DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin). Its sensory profile is fresh and approachable, offering a well-structured and balanced taste. The aromas reveal elegant floral notes, hints of fruit and citrus, while on the palate it stands out for a distinct savouriness and a pleasant freshness, closing with a long and persistent mineral finish. The winemaking and ageing aim to maximise the purity and aromatic expression of the grapes.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Marche region, within the estate vineyard located in Monteprandone. The vines are situated on the hills of the Tronto river valley, at an altitude of about three hundred and fifty metres above sea level. The area benefits from the constant and favourable influence of the nearby Adriatic Sea, which helps to create an ideal microclimate for viticulture. The soils, characterised by a medium texture with clayey tendencies, offer the perfect environment for the vine roots, giving the wine a strong savoury character. The combination of altitude, soil composition and sea breezes defines the freshness and minerality that characterise this territorial expression.
How it is produced
The production of this still white starts with a manual harvest of the grapes, carried out in the early hours of the morning to preserve their aromatic integrity. After destemming, the grapes undergo cryo-maceration in the press at low temperatures for a few hours, followed by soft pressing to extract exclusively the free-run must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a strictly controlled temperature. Subsequently, the wine ages in steel on its fine lees, enriched by weekly stirring (bâtonnage), an oenological practice aimed at providing greater structure, softness and complexity to the final sip before bottling.
History and curious facts
Born from the passion of the Velenosi winery, founded in Ascoli Piceno in 1984, Villa Angela celebrates the authentic soul of the Marche region and was bottled for the first time with the 2022 vintage. This elegant Offida Passerina DOCG expresses a native grape variety with unique charm, historically rooted in the Ascoli territory. Grown on the hills of the Tronto River Valley at an altitude of 350 metres, in the Monteprandone vineyard, it enjoys a privileged position. The vines benefit from the constant and favourable influence of the nearby Adriatic Sea to produce excellent grapes and wines of great mineral freshness.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Attilio Pagli, Filippo Carli
- Bottles produced: 2.500.000
- Hectares: 192
The heart of the company is located in the historic city of Ascoli Piceno, which is located in the region Marche at a distance of about 20 km from Adriatic Sea and at a height of 150/200 m above sea level.
The company's farms extend across the hills that surround the splendid valley of the Tronto river, which, thanks to its clayey and fertile soils, has always been suited to the cultivation of vines.
In addition to the four companies located in Ascoli Piceno, Castorano, Monsampolo del Tronto and Castel di Lama, there is a vineyard in the area of Ancarano (TE) and in the area of San Marcello (AN), between the Castelli di Jesi.
Since the beginning, the winery has achieved great success with journalistic criticism published in the most renowned national and international newspapers such as: W, Robert Parker, Red shrimp, Luca Maroni, AIS and many others.
This is why it is present throughout the national territory with the collaboration of 85 agencies and abroad where it is present in 52 nations both in Europe and in the rest of the world.
Production to date is approximately 2.500.000 bottles and the expectations certainly don't stop there. Read more
| Name | Velenosi Villa Angela Offida Passerina 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Offida DOCG |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Passerina |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Vendor | Velenosi |
| Story | History and curious facts Born from the passion of the Velenosi winery, founded in Ascoli Piceno in 1984, Villa Angela celebrates the authentic soul of the Marche region and was bottled for the first time with the 2022 vintage. This elegant Offida Passerina DOCG expresses a native grape variety with unique charm, historically rooted in the Ascoli territory. Grown on the hills of the Tronto River Valley at an altitude of 350 metres, in the Monteprandone vineyard, it enjoys a privileged position. The vines benefit from the constant and favourable influence of the nearby Adriatic Sea to produce excellent grapes and wines of great mineral freshness. |
| Origin | Hills of the Tronto River valley, near the Adriatic Sea (Ascoli Piceno area, Marche) |
| Soil composition | Medium texture tending towards clayey |
| Cultivation system | Tablemount |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 60 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 15°C |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; destemming; cryo-maceration in the press at 0 °C for 8–10 hours; soft pressing (free-run juice only); fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (15 °C); ageing on the fine lees with weekly stirring |
| Wine making | After destemming, the grapes are left to undergo cryomaceration in the press at 0°C for approximately 8–10 hours; this is followed by soft pressing, and only the free-run must is used. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 15°C. Ageing on the fine lees continues until the end of February, with weekly stirring. |
| Aging | Ageing on the fine lees until the end of February, with weekly stirring of the fine lees to provide greater structure. |
| Total acidity | 7.3 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |