| Description |
A unique terroir for the cultivation of Verdicchio, which with its wide temperature ranges and the particular structure of its soils, gives the wine elegance, freshness, body and flavor.
This is Verdicchio di Matelica, one of the oldest native Italian wines and the first DOC of the Marche, recognized in 1967. |
| Altitude of the vineyard |
400 m above sea level |
| Exposure |
Hilly with SOUTH-EAST exposure
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| Type of soil |
Medium texture, mainly clayey with the presence of limestone |
| Age of the vineyard |
15 years |
| Grape varieties |
100% Verdicchio
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| Breeding system |
Guyot
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| Planting density |
3700 vines/ha |
| Harvest period |
Third decade of September |
| Winemaking technique |
Pressing of whole bunches, fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel. |
| Refinement |
6 months in stainless steel, 2 months of which on the lees |
| Bottle aging |
6 months |
| Origin |
Loc. Piano di Rustano, Municipality of Castelraimondo (MC), Marche
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Sensory examination
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Straw yellow. On the nose aromas of pineapple, grapefruit, apple, lime blossom and hawthorn. On the palate great elegance, fresh and mineral, for an impeccable expression of the territory. Balanced and with a pleasant citrus finish. |
| Total acidity |
6.70 g/L |
| Graduation |
13.0% |
| Sugar residue |
0 |
| Food pairings |
It is ideal with fish dishes and white meats, even those with good structure, with typical cured meats from the Marche region and with medium-aged cheeses. Particularly suitable with baked Umbrina on a bed of vegetables.
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| Additional Notes and Allergens
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Contains Sulphites
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