Lazio IGT Bianco Drusilla 2022 Tenuta San Leo

What kind of wine is it

Drusilla Bianco by Tenuta San Leo is a white wine made from Grechetto and Incrocio Manzoni grapes grown in the Castelli Romani. It offers a fresh and elegant style, with balanced structure and good persistence. The winemaking includes cold maceration on the skins and fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, without malolactic fermentation. Bottle aging gives a clean and precise profile that highlights minerality and aromatic finesse.

Where does it come from

The grapes come from the vineyards of Tenuta San Leo in the Castelli Romani, a hilly area of Lazio. The medium-textured soils favor a balance between drainage and water retention, while the altitude between 310 and 320 meters supports acidity and aromatic intensity.

How is it made

Harvesting takes place between the end of August and the beginning of September to preserve freshness and ripeness. After destemming, cold maceration on the skins follows for 8-10 hours at 5-6°C, to extract aromas and a slight structure. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature between 13 and 15°C, ensuring cleanliness and aromatic precision. No malolactic fermentation is done, so acidity and tension are preserved. The wine is aged in bottle, stabilizing its tasting profile.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it appears straw yellow with greenish and golden highlights. The nose reveals mineral notes from Grechetto alongside hints of almond and honey from Incrocio Manzoni, with a gradual progression as it breathes. On the palate, it is harmonious, with integrated freshness and a medium structure supporting the progression. The finish is long and savory, maintaining a technical and linear profile.

Food pairings

Drusilla Bianco pairs easily with seafood appetizers, shellfish, and dishes where freshness and sapidity enhance the ingredients. It works well with seafood pastas, baked or grilled fish, where the structure supports the juiciness and the mineral notes meet iodized components. Excellent with Lazio seafood cuisine and dishes with mollusks. A classic pairing is with spaghetti alle vongole, where acidity and persistence balance the flavors.

When to serve

This white wine is suitable for aperitifs and meals when a clean profile with good structure is desired. It expresses its best when aromatic fragrance and gustatory tension prevail, with the possibility of brief evolution in bottle thanks to its balance between acidity and body. Serve chilled, in a medium-sized glass to encourage oxygenation and the opening of almond and honey notes. Ideal for fish lunches, light dinners, and occasions where technical precision is appreciated.