The reintroduction of great indigenous grape varieties like Verdicchio and Montepulciano, and the creation of wines with an "international" taste, possessing originality and a strong personality—these are the goals that the Santa Barbara winery has pursued since its founding. No easy feat, but the winery is aware that winemaking requires courage and a certain willingness to take risks, which, for imaginative talents like its own, often leads to great satisfaction. These are qualities that Stefano Antonucci, the energetic and charismatic head of Santa Barbara, possesses in abundance. This self-made winemaker has managed to create a treasure trove of oenological gems, from which original products emerge each year, winning prestigious prizes and awards. Color: Intense, even, and crystalline yellow with golden reflections. Aroma: Elegant bouquet, complex on the nose, floral. Sweet notes mingle with almond and buttery aromas, encountering subtle lemony mineral notes and merging into an extraordinary bouquet of unusual richness and intensity. Taste: Opulent and concentrated on the palate, very spicy, with a lovely sweetness and excellent length and persistence. The finish offers notes of roasted almonds.