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2020 Pievalta 'San Paolo' Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico

Verdicchio is one of the most important white grapes in the Le Marche area, and Castelli di Jesi is one of the oldest, well-known appellations of this charming Italian wine region.

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2020 Pievalta 'San Paolo' Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico

Verdicchio is one of the most important white grapes in the Le Marche area, and Castelli di Jesi is one of the oldest, well-known appellations of this charming Italian wine region.

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  • "Bone-Dry, Firm Acidity as Expected From a Great Verdicchio" ~94D
  • First Winery in Le Marche Certified Biodynamic
  • Certainly one of the top Verdicchio Producer
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About The Wine

Verdicchio is one of the most important white grapes in the Le Marche area, and Castelli di Jesi is one of the oldest, well-known appellations of this charming Italian wine region. Verdicchio is considered one of the most noble grapes in all of Italy and produces wines that are able to evolve and develop in bottle for 10-15 years. And, this Riserva wine from Pievalta is one of the best examples.

"Verdicchio" means "Little Green One", and this white grape, which dates from the 5th century, is responsible for producing lovely and refreshing wines with crisp acidity and captivating floral and fruity aromas. Are you ready for this Little-Big Green one? To learn more about this amazing grape and the wines from it, click here.

The property of Pievalta is more than 17 acres, of which 12 of them are planted with vineyards. Since its inception, this winery has had a responsible and sustainable approach, the vineyards are managed in an organic and biodynamic way, using exclusively natural plant preparations to nourish the soil. In 2005 they became the first winery in the Le Marche region to be certified Biodynamic.

“We don't transform the grape into wine, but we accompany it in its making, always taking a step back as not to break the harmony of the place with our intervention, but on the contrary, leave it to express itself freely, at first to the sight of those who cross over these hills, and then to the taste of those who savor it in the glass. " Alessandro Fenino.

Alessandro is a proud winemaker and the director of Pievalta, together with the agronomist Pierluigi Donna and the winemaker Sergio Paolucci, he has achieved extraordinary praiseworthy wines.

Pievalta 'San Paolo' Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico DOCG received the “Wine of the Month” award by Gambero Rosso, one of the most important gastronomic magazines in all of Italy: “Last month we had the chance to taste again the Riserva, which is simply singing at this time, the wine is wonderful!”

Tasting Notes: 100% Verdicchio. Straw yellow with golden reflections, the nose has typical almond memories and vivid varietal hints ranging from hay to anise, to white fruit. It moves with agility, fusing the cool fabric with the sturdy structure. The palate is composed of a marked sapidity. Pair this wine with grilled vegetables, fish, white meats.

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At A Glance

Region:
Marche
Alcohol:
12.5%
Size:
750ml

TASTING NOTES

What's in the Glass

PAIRS WITH
Seafood · Fish · Salad · Oyster

Mouthfeel & Acidity

Light Body Full Body
 
 
 
 
 
Low Acidity High Acidity
 
 
 
 
 
Soft Tannins Firm Tannins
Dry Sweet

100% Verdicchio from biodynamic vines in Castelli di Jesi, fermented in concrete and aged in large oak.

Lime peel, sage, and spring-flower freshness. Bone-dry, with the firm acidity you want from a great Verdicchio, then tightly woven fruit and a chalky, mineral finish. Built to age.

CRITIC REVIEWS

What the Critics Said

San Paolo Riserva is well known for its restraint. In 2020, a generous vintage, it persists on a lime peel character, with sage, spring flower freshness and assertive youthfulness. Bone-dry on the attack, with firm acidity as expected from a great Verdicchio, it's then tightly woven with fruit in a chalky, mineral finish. This is a wine you have to wait for, which I like! From sandstone and limestone soil at 400m, this Verdicchio is fermented with indigenous yeast in concrete then aged in big oak vessels. ~94 Decanter

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