Ciù Ciù Evoè Marche Passerina 2017
Crisp dry white wine · Ciù Ciù (Azienda Agricola Bartolomei)
Vintage: 2017
Type
Crisp dry white wine
Producer
Ciù Ciù (Azienda Agricola Bartolomei)
Country
Italy
Vintage
2017
Region & Appellation
Marche, Marche IGP
Grape Varieties
100% Passerina
Color & Appearance
Brilliant straw yellow with light greenish reflections and medium-low viscosity
Aroma Profile
Fresh white flowers, citrus notes of lemon peel, green apple, and subtle herbal undertones
Tasting Notes
A refreshing and vibrant white wine offering an initial lively burst of citrus and mineral notes, developing into a pleasant mid-palate of orchard fruits, and leaving a clean, crisp, and slightly zesty finish.
Flavor Profile
Green apple, fresh lemon, white peach, wet stone minerality, and a hint of Mediterranean herbs
Body & Texture
Light to medium body with a smooth texture and brisk, invigorating mouthfeel
Acidity & Tannins
High, mouth-watering acidity that brings great freshness and balance to the wine
Sweetness Level
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
12.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Fermented and aged entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve primary fruit character and freshness
Food Pairings
Seafood risotto, grilled white fish, shellfish, light vegetable appetizers, and soft goat cheeses
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 8-10 degrees Celsius in a standard white wine glass, best enjoyed young
Price Range
15 to 25 USD
Quality Assessment
88-90 points, premium everyday drinking wine offering great regional typicity and value
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes, gentle pneumatic pressing, cool temperature-controlled fermentation with selected yeasts in stainless steel
Terroir
Hilly terrain of the Offida area in the Marche region, featuring clay-limestone soils with favorable microclimate influenced by proximity to the Adriatic Sea
History & Heritage
Founded in 1970 by Natalino and Sperino Bartolomei, Ciù Ciù has grown to become a pioneer in organic viticulture in the Marche region, focusing on native grape varieties
Interesting Facts
The name 'Ciù Ciù' comes from a childhood nickname in the family, and the winery has been fully organic certified for decades, championing forgotten local varieties like Passerina and Pecorino
Cellaring Potential
Best consumed within 2 to 4 years of the vintage while fresh and fruity
Similar Wines
Falerio dei Colli Ascolani, Pecorino from Marche, Vermentino di Sardegna, or Gavi di Gavi