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Santa Maria

Santa Maria wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
Italy
Top region
Colli Piacentini
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Key regions
3
Pairings
2
Synonyms

Santa Maria is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.

Look for honey, dried citrus fruits and toasted nuts.

The regions that matter for it are Colli Piacentini.

In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, not mentioned vigour and a preference for not mentioned.

It blends readily with Melara, Berdevino, Ortrugo and Trebbiano.

Watch for the synonyms: Santa Maria and Sanctum Maria.

At the table it suits almond biscotti, tiramisù and brandy snaps.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Sweet
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
honeydried citrus fruitstoasted nuts
Aromas
honeydried citrus fruits
Styles
sweet

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 almond biscotti
02 tiramisù
03 brandy snaps

Also labelled.

Santa Maria, Sanctum Maria.

Bottles to look for.

  • Angel Falls Chardonnay, Napa Valley, USA
  • Blaine Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, USA
  • Brvghelli Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, USA
  • Cambria Estate Winery Rose of Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, USA

Santa Maria: common questions

01.
What does Santa Maria taste like?
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Santa Maria tastes of honey, dried citrus fruits and toasted nuts. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, sweet and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Santa Maria from?
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Santa Maria originates in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
03.
Where is Santa Maria grown?
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The key regions for Santa Maria are Colli Piacentini.
04.
What food pairs with Santa Maria?
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Pour it with almond biscotti, tiramisù and brandy snaps.
05.
What else is Santa Maria called?
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Santa Maria is also labelled Santa Maria and Sanctum Maria.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.

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