Zaccagnini Chronicon Passerina Abruzzo DOC 2023
94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team
“Another incredible wine from Zaccagnini, their Passerina has an expressive perfume of orange peel, nectarines and flint. Dry, complex & refreshing, this is a must try for summer. Only a few cases allocated to New Zealand.”
Passerina is a white grape variety cultivated mainly in the regions of Marche and Abruzzo. The origins of this white grape variety are unknown and it is known by a variety of different names, such as Campolese, Pagadebito Gentile, Trebbiano di Teramo and Uva Passera and its name comes from the Italian word for sparrow “Passero”, in reference to the bird’s appetite for the ripe grapes of this variety.
The Cantina Zaccagnini Wine collection is a range of wines produced by Cantina Zaccagnini, a winery located in the Bologna Hills of Abruzzo, Italy. The winery has been producing wines for over 30 years and has a reputation for producing high-quality, unique wines that are deeply rooted in the traditions and culture of the Abruzzo region. The Cantina Zaccagnini Wine collection is known for its innovative winemaking techniques, which result in a diverse range of flavors and styles.
ABV: 13%