Wine Details

Santa Barbara Marche Rosso IGT Pathos

Pathos is a perfect intermingling of the elegance and intense aromatics of Cabernet Sauvignon, velvety balance of Merlot and the rich, spicy character of Syrah. These quintessential French grape varieties are perfectly at home in the rolling Marche territory as well, thanks to the temperate Mediterranean climate. Intense ruby red with penetrating aromas of berries (blackberry, raspberry), red fruits (cassis, ripe cherry) and a range of spices (red pepper, cacao, menthol), this wine is exceptionally smooth in the mouth, making it all the more enjoyable. In Greek, Pathos is “the appeal to emotion” and this wine does just that, with its sweet and inviting tannins, minerality and lingering persistence.

Region:

MARCHE

Producer:

Santa Barbara

Classification:

Marche Rosso IGT

Variety:

34% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Syrah

Number of bottles produced:

10,000 bottles

Production area:

Hillsides facing the Adriatic Sea, northeast exposure

Altitude:

260 meters (853 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

25 years

Yield:

4,500 kg/ha

Training:

Cordon-spur

Vine density:

3,500 plants/ha

Vinification:

Separate fermentations in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Refining:

12 months in fine-grained, medium-toast, new oak barriques plus 6 in bottle

Alcohol content:

14.5%

pH level:

3.4

Acidity:

5.5 g/L

Soil:

Medium Density, rich in fossils

Time of harvest:

End of September for Merlot and Cabernet, October for Syrah

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

Santa Barbara Marche Rosso IGT Pathos 2022

Falstaff Magazine (93)- "Intense ruby red with a purple lustre. Delicately perfumed on the nose, reminiscent of violet and rose petal, followed by rhubarb. Juicy on the palate, gripping tannins, perky acidity structure, lingering finish, will improve with bottle ageing."

Santa Barbara Marche Rosso IGT Pathos 2021

Falstaff Magazine (93)- "Dark, shiny ruby with garnet-red nuances. Hearty and inviting on the nose, dried plum, blood orange, leather and cedar. A gentle, steady drive on the palate, dense, creamy fruit with supporting acidity, very harmonious."

Santa Barbara Marche Rosso IGT Pathos 2020

Falstaff Magazine (93)- "Bright, rich ruby red. On the nose elderflower and blood orange to the fore, then juicy cherries plus subtle wood and earthy tones. An echo of wild berries emerges with time. On the palate it's juicy and polished, with hearty fruit and youthful tannins, leading to a medium length finish."

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