# Passri' Scrapona (Marenco)

> Sweet, Strevi DOC Passito by [Marenco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marenco.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marenco-passri-scrapona).

- **Producer:** Marenco
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Strevi DOC Passito
- **Grape:** Moscato Bianco 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Scrapona
- **Production area:** Strevi, Valle Bagnario
- **Soil:** Mostly marl and sandy soil
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Harvest:** September to October
- **Vineyard planting:** From the Scrapona vineyard, replanted in 1996 with about 24,000 vines on roughly 6 hectares, each grown from massal selection of the vines already on the hill; the estate's oldest and most prized cru.
- **Vinification:** Grapes dried on racks in naturally ventilated spaces between September and October, then gently pressed with skin selection for maceration. Fermentation runs at controlled temperature for up to 6 months and stops naturally from the concentration of sugar and alcohol, without filtration. Aged 2 years in old wood barrels. Alcohol 13% vol.
- **Serving temperature:** Store the bottle lying down, in a cool, dark place; serve at 12°C in small glasses for passito and meditation wines. Keeps well for several days after opening; can age for decades.
- **Storage:** Store the bottle lying down, in a cool, dark place.
- **Il Vino Bello rating:** 4/5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25


## Summary

A passito Moscato from Marenco's prized Scrapona cru in Strevi, dried on racks and aged two years in old wood, built for decades of cellaring.

## Tasting notes

Intense golden yellow with amber hues. Intense aroma of jam, candied citrus and cooked apple, with sweet spice. Sweet, with dried fruit and spice, in elegant balance with lively acidity and savour.

## Food pairings

Suited to special occasions; good with foie gras, blue cheeses and dry pastries.