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Santero (Santero) – Italian wine house, known for its premium champagne. The brand breaks sales records in its homeland and in recent years has come out on top of the popularity rating in the United States. Santero sparkling wines are well recognizable due to the creative design of products – unusually shaped bottles are covered with a film of all colors of the rainbow. The company’s product range includes several dozen types of products, including traditional Asti, Moscato and Prosecco.
Historical information
The wine house was founded in 1958 by the four Santero brothers. The company was named Oggi, production was located in the Monferrato region, in the heart of Piedmont. A small plant was engaged in a full cycle of grape processing – from harvesting to bottling finished products.
In 1958, the company acquired a facility in Santo Stefano Belbo, which was expanded and modernized to produce still and sparkling wines. Business was gaining momentum, and in 1977 a modern industrial complex was built, covering a total area of 18 thousand square meters. The owners changed the name of the company to Santero.
The plant processes grapes from five agricultural enterprises owned by the company, as well as raw materials purchased from suppliers. Among the firm’s partners are more than 300 Piedmontese farmers. The capacity of the winery is designed to produce about 20 million bottles per year, 70% of Santero champagne is exported to the UK, France, the USA and China.
The company continues to be family owned, with a descendant of the founders, Gianfranco Santero, at the helm. The director believes that the design of wines is no less important than their high quality. Champagne Santero features a custom design. The latest innovative development of the winery is the Dile line. The colorfully designed bottle of an unusual shape is made so that it is comfortable to hold by hand.
Interesting Facts
- One of the manufacturer’s most popular series is Santero 1958. Two years after its release, 1,5 million bottles were sold in Italy alone.
- Gianfranco Santero believes that the secret of the high demand for wine “958” lies in the versatility of the drink. The brand’s champagne can accompany any meal, from fast food to sophisticated restaurant dishes.
Types of champagne Santero
Santero 1958 Extra Dry, 11,5%
Sparkling wine of light straw color with greenish tints is aged on the lees for three months. The perlage is intense, with small bubbles. The aroma features flowers and fresh fruits. The taste is pleasant and well balanced, with light lemon hints. Suitable for white meat and fish.
Santero Moscato, 6,5%
Created from Moscato Bianco grapes, fermented for a week, then ripened for a month. A golden drink with an intense Muscat aroma and a sweet, velvety taste. Pairs with fruits and desserts.
Santero Brachetto, 7%
Ruby-colored wine made from red Brachetto grapes, aged for 1 month. The aroma intertwines the smells of cherries, raspberries and pomegranates. The taste is delicate, musk and rose hips are added to the berry shades. Serve with fresh pastries and red fruit salad.
