The history of Santero is linked to the idea of the four brothers Leopoldo, Renzo, Aldo and Adelio Santero who in 1958 began to enhance the Piedmontese hills between Langhe and Monferrato following a personal passion for sparkling wines. With great attention to the territory, the history of Santero sparkling wine begins with recognizable labels and captivating designs, certainly designed to be lived long before the wine contained in the bottle is tasted. Of all the production, the Santero 958 range immediately catches the eye, which includes the famous 958 Santero Blue with hints of red fruits and very fine spacing for a fresh and intoxicating wine. This is followed by the classic 958 Santero Cuvée Pop Art Extra Dry, obtained from white berried grapes and sparkling with the Charmat method, with floral aromas of acacia and herbaceous notes of musk, of great aromatic impact on the palate. In addition to the many Santero sparkling wines able to personalize the most awaited aperitifs or parties, the 958 Santero Mix does not go unnoticed thanks to the unusual shape of the bottle that can be grasped without difficulty: the grip is in fact ensured by a return that, beyond to distinguish it visibly from the others, it makes it manageable and suitable for use. With the Mix 958 Santero we switch to a wine-based product embellished by the addition of 16 selected herbs as in the typical tradition of aromatized Piedmontese wines. Perfect for 958 Santero bubbles in creating surprising and refreshing cocktails. Same aesthetic inspiration for Dilé Moscato, straw yellow in color, with pleasant notes of fresh fruit and orange peel, ideal to accompany pastries and dried fruit.

Santero sparkling wine

The 958 Santero range of sparkling wines is designed to represent the great Piedmontese sparkling wine tradition referable to the Langhe and Monferrato. The choice of grapes to be made sparkling and the Charmat method used reveal agility and lightheartedness in a disengaged and young drink. In the case of Love Extra Dry, the manual harvest precedes the fermentation in steel and the second fermentation in an autoclave, as well as refining in the bottle for at least 3 months. The Santero sparkling wine that is made from it is in perfect harmony with the floral touch of the range and reveals all the commitment to offering a direct and uninhibited wine, to enrich aperitifs and main courses in a straightforward and pleasant way, certainly capable of leave the mark.

What does the number 958 mean in the Santero range?

The number 958 that distinguishes the Santero range, according to Gianfranco Santero, was an old access code to the cellar. Also noteworthy is the affinity with the numbers in sequence that indicate the year of foundation of the winery in 1958.

What is the taste of pink Santero?

If with Santero rosa we indicate the bottle 958 Santero Bellini it indicates a wine flavored with peach with a low alcohol content. With the light pink bottle we are instead faced with 958 Santero Rosé, a sparkling wine made from aromatic grapes with a delicate and not cloying flavor.