Description
Poderi San Lazzaro began when Lorenzo Capriotti purchased a farm in the hills of Offida, a site ideally suited to viticulture atop a hill 290 meters above sea level and just 15 kilometers from the Adriatic Sea and 25 kilometers from the Apennine mountains. Lorenzo first planted Montepulciano, Sangiovese, and Passerina, establishing the foundation for a family estate rooted in the Marche’s agricultural traditions. In 2003, Paolo Capriotti and his wife Elisetta took over the farm and winery, later adding a modern winemaking facility in 2012 and expanding the vineyard holdings with additional Passerina, Pecorino, and Grenache plantings. Today, the estate is organically farmed and includes 9.5 hectares of vineyards, with parcels ranging from 15 to 60 years old, along with two hectares of olive trees and two more of forest. The family’s commitment to organic farming and respectful cellar work is aimed at producing wines that fully reflect the character of the terroir. Offida itself gained its own classification in 2001 and was promoted to DOCG status in 2011, underscoring the area’s importance for high-quality wine production.
The 2024 Poderi San Lazzaro Offida Pecorino “Pistillo” is a certified organic white wine made from 100% Pecorino, an historic grape of the Marche that produces a wine of distinctly individual character. Traditional vinification at controlled temperatures followed by aging in 70% stainless steel and 30% large Slavonian oak barrels, giving the wine both freshness and subtle depth. Golden in color, it offers a rich and varied bouquet of citrus, followed by flavors of lemon curd, green apple and peach pit, lifted by honeyed jasmine floral notes. The palate is remarkably layered with impressive length and freshness through the lip-smacking finish.
