COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Vermentino
PRODUCER
Cantine San Marzano
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
TiAmo is a romantic, limited-edition release by Cantine San Marzano, a highly respected cooperative founded in 1962 in Puglia, Italy. Located in the sun-drenched Salento peninsula, the winery has grown from 19 local growers to over 1,200, earning acclaim for revitalizing regional viticulture. This wine is a playful, seasonal metamorphosis of their flagship 'Timo' Vermentino, where the name (meaning 'Thyme' in Italian) is adapted to 'TiAmo' ('I love you') for Valentine's Day. The grapes are sourced from coastal vineyards in Brindisi, where the hot Mediterranean climate is tempered by cooling Adriatic sea breezes, growing on shallow sandy dunes and rocky soils.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name is a play on 'Timo' (thyme), transforming the herb's name into 'TiAmo' (I love you) with a pink apostrophe for Valentine's Day.
Fact 02
Grown on coastal sandy dunes in Brindisi, just 100 meters above sea level, heavily influenced by Adriatic sea breezes.
Fact 03
Cantine San Marzano was named 'Cooperative Winery of the Year' by Gambero Rosso in 2021.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Vermentino focuses on preserving freshness and aromatic purity. Grapes are harvested manually in the final week of August. Upon arrival at the winery, they are destemmed and subjected to a brief cold skin maceration for a few hours to optimize aromatic extraction. Gentle pneumatic pressing follows, and fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 15°C for 13 to 15 days. The wine is then aged on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks for five months before bottling, completely avoiding oak contact to maintain its crisp, mineral-driven profile.
