Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnesssweet
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh aciditySweetLong finish

Aroma: orange blossom, apricot jam, honey, dried peach, vanilla, candied citrus

Palate: apricot jam, honey, orange peel, vanilla cream, dried peach, lemon zest mineral

A rare white passito from Dal Forno, made from dried Moscato and Garganega grapes at the Illasi valley estate, applying the same concentration philosophy as the Amarone to a sweet white with orange blossom and apricot intensity.

What it pairs with

  • Pastiera napoletana (orange blossom tart)
    The wine's orange blossom and apricot notes echo the pastry's citrus-ricotta character.
  • Torta di ricotta con limone
    Ricotta lemon cake and the wine's apricot-honey acidity are a delicate match.

How to serve Dal Forno Romano Vigna Seré Passito Bianco

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pastiera napoletana (orange blossom tart), Torta di ricotta con limone. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Vigna Seré is Dal Forno's unusual white passito, made in tiny quantities from dried Moscato and Garganega at the Illasi estate; a curiosity piece from the producer known for ultra-concentrated Amarone, applying the same drying logic to white grapes.

  1. 2000: First Dal Forno Vigna Seré Passito Bianco Veneto IGT release

Facts

Producer
Dal Forno Romano · visiting guide
Grapes
Moscato Fior d'Arancio, Garganega
Classification
Veneto IGT
Oak
Fermented and aged 2 years in French oak barriques
ABV
13.0%
Price
€80-140 at retail (500ml)
Drinking window
5-20 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Dal Forno Romano Vigna Seré Passito Bianco

What does Dal Forno Romano Vigna Seré Passito Bianco taste like?

On the nose, orange blossom, apricot jam, honey, dried peach, vanilla. On the palate, apricot jam, honey, orange peel, vanilla cream, dried peach. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A rare white passito from Dal Forno, made from dried Moscato and Garganega grapes at the Illasi valley estate, applying the same concentration philosophy as the Amarone to a sweet white with orange blossom and apricot intensity.

When should I drink Dal Forno Romano Vigna Seré Passito Bianco?

Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Dal Forno Romano Vigna Seré Passito Bianco?

Pastiera napoletana (orange blossom tart) is the canonical pairing; Torta di ricotta con limone is the other strong match. The wine's orange blossom and apricot notes echo the pastry's citrus-ricotta character.

What grapes are in Dal Forno Romano Vigna Seré Passito Bianco?

The blend is Moscato Fior d'Arancio, Garganega. The wine is classified as Veneto IGT.

Tags

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