Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore

2021
Italy
Marche

100% Verdicchio. The fruit is from 10 hectares of various vineyards on the Felici farm, from 10- to 40-year-old vines.  The vineyards are between 500 and 600m above sea level; Leo's vineyard site at 600m is the highest in the appellation. Harvest was in late September/early October at yields of 11,000kg/ha (about 60hl/ha). Fermentation is in conrete vats and stainlees steel tanks. About half the harvest is macerated a few days on the skins during fermentation.  Malolactic fermentation does not take place.  Aged on its lees for 6 to 12 months, with six staggered bottlings taking place. 

91 points
"The 2021 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore balances richness with purity, as masses of crushed yellow apple, raw almond and hints of musky dried peach waft up from the glass. This washes across the palate with soft textures and a pleasant inner sweetness balanced by depths of mineral-tinged orchard fruits. It leaves a citrusy concentration upon the senses, a mix of lemon and lime, while slowly tapering off with a salty flourish."
Eric Guido,
Vinous
July 2022

SKU/Code: 
DB0066-21
Product Line: 
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Verdicchio
Farming Type: 
Organic