Lazio IGT Bianco Drusilla 2022 Tenuta San Leo

What type of wine it is

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 process includes cold maceration on the skins and fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, without malolactic fermentation. Bottle aging offers a clean and precise profile highlighting minerality and aromatic finesse.

Where it comes from

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

How it is made

Harvesting takes place between late August and early 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 occurs in stainless steel at a controlled temperature between 13 and 15°C and ensures aromatic purity and precision. No malolactic fermentation is carried out, thus preserving acidity and tension. The wine is refined in the bottle and the flavor profile is stabilized.

Tasting notes

In the glass it appears straw yellow with greenish and golden highlights. The nose reveals mineral notes from the 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 medium structure that supports the progression. The finish is long and savory, maintaining a technical and linear profile.

Food pairings

Drusilla Bianco easily pairs with seafood appetizers, shellfish, and dishes in which freshness and saltiness enhance the raw ingredients. It works well with seafood pastas, baked or grilled fish, where the structure supports succulence and the mineral notes match the briny components. Excellent with Lazio-style seafood cuisine and dishes with mollusks. A classic match with spaghetti alle vongole, where acidity and persistence balance the flavors.

When to serve it

This white wine adapts to both aperitifs and meals when a clean and well-structured profile is desired. It shows its best when aromatic crispness and palate tension prevail, with the possibility of short bottle aging thanks to the balance between acidity and body. Serve chilled, in a medium-sized glass to encourage aeration and the release of almond and honey notes. Ideal for fish lunches, light dinners, and occasions where technical precision is appreciated.