Dominè, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2021
Dominè, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2021
Classico Superiore DOC, Pievalta, 750 ml
Description
This Verdicchio bears the name of the old "Empório" that was on the property. On the left bank of the Esino river, in the vineyards that are more than 50 years old, this lively and mineral white wine is produced. Its fragrance is characterized by fresh, citric notes, reminiscent of peaches, mangos, limes and yellow flowers with a certain spice of herbs. The palate is also dominated by spicy and salty freshness and liveliness, making it the perfect accompaniment to aperitif riche and fish dishes. A rendezvous between grapefruit, mandarin, carambola and white peach, accompanied by an exciting juiciness and salty touch.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Verdicchio |
| Producer: | Pievalta |
| Origin: | Italy / Marche / Castelli di Jesi |
| Label: | Vegan, Certified organic or biodynamic wine |
| Ripening potential: | 1 to 6 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Pizza or Flammkuchen, Grilled fish, Mild Asian dishes, Seafood salad, Sushi, Sashimi, Ceviche, Vegetable cous-cous |
| Vinification: | fermentation in steel tank, fermentation in wooden barrel |
| Maturation: | in large wooden barrel/foudre, partly in steel tank |
| Bottling: | filtration |
| Maturation duration: | 7 months |
| Volume: | 13.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Verdicchio
The white wine star from the Marches
This very old white grape variety was originally native from northern Italy, in Venice. Her new home are the Marches, where she produces great white wines, mainly dry and sparkling. Verdicchio is very widespread in Italy. They are mainly found under one of the many synonyms such as: Angelica, Lugana, Pevarise, Pfefferer, Terbiana, Turviana, Verdone and many more. It is not related to the Spanish grape variety Verdejo or to the Portuguese Verdelho, even if the names sound similar. Its origin dates back to the Etruscan era, when it also played an important role in the conquest of Rome.
Verdicchio is a grape variety with medium to late ripening, also vulnerable to botrytis (noble rot) and therefore suitable for the production of sweet wines. It translates into fresh white wines with an ageing potential. Hence, through its emphasis on acidity, it also suits for the production of sparkling wines. Typical aromas are citrus fruits, peaches, bitter almonds and apples, combined with a mineral and salty touch.
Today, the cultivated area in Italy is about 3,530 hectares. Verdicchio is also grown in small quantities in Argentina, Brazil and California.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
