Verdicchio
75cl * 13% ABV * Organic * Vegan * Castelli di Jesi, Italy
Villa Bucci constitutes 31 hectares of organically farmed vineyards within a 350-hectare estate. Of these, 25 hectares are planted with Verdicchio, spread over five vineyards of varying elevations and aspects. Here, the combination of very old vines and tiny yields results in wines of great intensity. Soils are mainly calcareous (limestone), lending minerality to the wine, with around 30% clay which retains moisture during the hot summers.
The Verdicchio Classico Superiore, fermented in stainless steel tanks, is bottled the July after the vintage as its excellent structure requires lengthier ageing before bottling. Grapes were handpicked and selected in the vineyard, and the wine aged in old oak barrels for just four months. Different vineyard parcels were vinified separately then carefully blended before bottling. The resulting wine has lovely purity, good depth, and superb complexity on the palate.
On the nose, there are notes of apples, almonds and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is complex with a silky texture and good body. A refreshing mineral edge contrasts with the ripe, round flavours of wildflower and honey.
Serve between 10-12 degrees with fish or light pasta dishes. Drink now to 2035.