Santa Sofia
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 26634, Campania Santa Sofia line, Santa Sofia B.
Santa Sofia is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Trebbiano Toscano and Fiano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on subtle orchard-fruit profile over aromatic intensity.
- Open with body+acid frame: Santa Sofia runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Santa Sofia profile
- Campania heritage-white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Campania · Irpinia · Salerno
- Classic styles: Italian white documented in VIVC and regional references as distinct from Fiano (#4124) with residual old-vine presence · Dry medium-bodied white with delicate fruit and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Santa Sofia a red or white grape variety?
Santa Sofia is a white wine grape variety.
What does Santa Sofia smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Santa Sofia include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Santa Sofia?
Documented tells for Santa Sofia: Anchor on subtle orchard-fruit profile over aromatic intensity. and Open with body+acid frame: Santa Sofia runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Santa Sofia most often confused with in blind tasting?
Santa Sofia is most commonly confused with Trebbiano Toscano, Fiano and Greco. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Santa Sofia grown?
Classic regions for Santa Sofia include Campania, Irpinia and Salerno.