Tenuta Mara Se Ven Passito 0.5L 2023

Tenuta Mara Se Ven Passito 0.5L 2023 is an exquisite sweet wine crafted from Albana grapes in the heart of Emilia-Romagna, Italy. This refined dessert wine captures the sun-drenched richness of the region while maintaining beautiful balance and freshness. Its limited 0.5L format makes it ideal for special occasions, thoughtful gifts, or lingering over the final course of an elegant meal.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Se Ven Passito 2023 shows a deep golden to amber hue, with luminous highlights that hint at its concentration and sweetness. The nose is intensely aromatic, offering notes of dried apricot, candied citrus peel, acacia honey, and ripe peach, layered with hints of chamomile, almond, and a delicate touch of spice. On the palate, this Passito is rich and velvety, yet never cloying. Flavours of apricot jam, baked pear, orange zest, and honeyed stone fruit unfold alongside nougat, dried figs, and a subtle herbal lift typical of Albana. A vibrant, well-integrated acidity keeps the wine lively and elongated, carrying through to a long, gently nutty, and citrus-tinged finish. Enjoyable now for its lush primary fruit, it also has the structure and sweetness to age gracefully for 8–12 years, developing more complex notes of caramel, dried fruit, and toasted nuts over time.

Production
Se Ven Passito is made from Albana grapes grown in Emilia-Romagna, where rolling hills, clay-limestone soils, and a warm, ventilated climate allow for slow, even ripening—ideal conditions for producing concentrated, healthy fruit. Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, then traditionally dried (appassimento) to naturally concentrate sugars, flavours, and aromatics. After this drying period, the grapes are gently pressed, and the must is fermented slowly at controlled temperatures to preserve aromatics and balance sweetness with acidity. The wine is then matured—often in a combination of stainless steel and/or small barrels—allowing the texture to refine and the flavours to harmonise before bottling in the elegant 0.5L format.

Food & Serving
This Albana Passito is a versatile dessert companion, pairing beautifully with classic Italian pastries, almond biscotti, fruit tarts, and custard-based desserts like crème brûlée or panna cotta. It also shines alongside blue cheeses, aged hard cheeses, or a simple plate of dried fruits and roasted nuts. Serve slightly chilled at around 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its aromatics and freshness. A brief decant of 15–20 minutes in a small carafe can help the wine open up its more delicate floral and honeyed nuances.

Producer
Tenuta Mara is a quality-focused estate in Emilia-Romagna, known for its meticulous, artisanal approach and deep respect for the land. While often celebrated for its characterful, terroir-driven wines, the estate also showcases the region’s heritage grapes—such as Albana—through expressive bottlings like Se Ven Passito. By combining traditional practices like careful hand harvesting and appassimento with thoughtful modern cellar work, Tenuta Mara has built a reputation as a producer that highlights the elegance and authenticity of Emilia-Romagna’s wines, helping to elevate the region on the international fine wine stage.

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