Description
Characteristics
DENOMINATION
Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio DOCG Classico Riserva
GRAPE VARIETIES
Verdicchio 100%
AREA OF PRODUCTION
Marche, Verdicchio Hills
VINEYARD
The vineyard was planted in the early 90s, and is situated at about 250-350 meters above sea level, with an east-facing aspect. The soil, which derives from formations from the pleiocene-pleistocene era, is characterised by being very deep clay loam, with fairly poor fertility and therefore extremely suitable for the production of quality wines.
YIELD PER HECTARE
The yield is in the region of 7-9 tons per hectare.
HARVEST
The harvest is carried out by hand, with the grapes collected and transported in boxes. Normally it takes place on the borderline between the end of September, first ten days of October, when the grapes have reached an optimum balance between acidity and sugar content.
VINIFICATION
After a soft pressing, the prime must is rapidly cooled and then goes through static decantation. Fermentation takes place a part (60%) in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and the rest (40%) in 5000 litre oak casks. About 10-15% of the total volume of the wine undergoes a malolactic fermentation.
AGING
The ageing stage lasts about 12 months, during which the wine remains in contact with its own fermentation yeasts. Plenio completes its ageing with a further 6 months in bottle.
AVAILABLE FORMATS
75 cl bottle
Tasting
COLOR
A weighty wine of great finesse. The deep straw yellow colour shows golden hints.
SCENT
The nose comes up fresh and penetrating with light overtones of ripe fruit, honey, bitter almonds and aromatic herbs; balsamic and a hallmark note of aniseed left by the vineyard of origin.
TASTE
The palate follows through nicely, with a fresh attack and pleasant softness, balanced by the rich, velvety alcohol. The long, lingering finish calls to mind apples, plums and almonds. A long, sapid and salty finish.
PAIRINGS
Stuffed pasta, roast white meat, roasted fish.
SERVING GLASS
Goblet of medium size and roughly spherical shape, to allow better appreciation of the complex aromas. A straight opening will enhance the flavour of the wine in the mouth, by directing it first to the sides and rear of the tongue, and then to the tip, and allow its softness to be properly evaluated.
IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURE
12-14°C
