Tenuta Santomè is run by the Spinazzè family with the consultancy of the well-known Prosecco's winemaker expert Marzio Pol.   The winery is a model in the modern production of wines with close planting-the scrupulous selection of the grapes, first on the vines, then in the cellar, and for the use of innovative wine-making systems.
Located very near the towns of Treviso and Venice, the Santomè vineyards cover an area of 60 hectares, 30 of which are located within the main estate in Biancade, and the other 30 situated on "Grave di Papadopoli," an island on the River Piave between the villages Cimadolmo and Maserada.
The origin of this winery is as interesting and historical as its name. Tenuta Santomè (St. Thomas) was chosen when a missionary who was born and bred in what is now the farmhouse on the Santomè estate, wrote to the Spinazzè family from far away Brazil to suggest the name. He felt that the figure of this Saint who is often pictured with his fingers shaped like a square, an instrument for measuring, was ideally suited to "seal" the events and products of this farm.This Saint and his seal represents the history of the Spinazzè family and Tenuta Santomè, its land, and the excellent wines that come from it. We though this little sparkler would be a perfect wine for the Thanksgiving holiday.It is an Extra-Dry Prosecco so it's got a touch more residual sugar than Brut but I don't think most people would notice beacause it's so incredibly refreshing. I am almost embarrassed to admit that the bottle was gone before I knew what happened.