Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2019 Classico Superiore

Certified organic

Verdicchio is a high quality white grape from the Marche region of central Italy, with a good body, refreshing acidity and citrus, almond and spicy aromas and flavors – a classic in Italy since the 15th century.

The name is derived from the Italian word for green, verde, referring to the green tinge seen in the berries and the wines.

45-year old vines from a 1.2 hectare small western exposed vineyard parcel in the Classico heart of Castelli di Jesi, on deep coastal clay soils which run down to the Adriatic Sea. Here, the cool breeze helps to ripen the fruit slowly, preserving the acidity lending the crispy character of this wine and contributing to the long ageing potential.

Both spontaneous fermentation and maturation for 38 months in concrete vats. This meets the Riserva requirements, but we chose for a lower ABV of 12%

It does give the wine its lemon hue, medium intense color, salty and stony nose, mineral intensity, and notes of dried apricot, peach, pear, apple, lime and lemongrass. Rich mouthfeel despite the pleasant 12% alcohol, and creaminess, refreshing acidity, excellent length and steely finish with distinct almondy notes. Opens up beautifully in the glass and becomes multi-layered.

Great expression of Verdicchio, from one of the classic areas in the Marche. A dry white wine that will develop further until at least 2030.