2022 Andrea Felici Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore, Marche, Italy
$19.99
100% Verdicchio. The fruit is from 10 hectares of various vineyards on the Felici farm, from 10- to 40-year-old vines. The vineyards are between 500 and 600m above sea level; Leo's vineyard site at 600m is the highest in the appellation. Harvest was in late September/early October at yields of 11,000kg/ha (about 60hl/ha). Fermentation is in conrete vats and stainlees steel tanks. About half the harvest is macerated a few days on the skins during fermentation. Malolactic fermentation does not take place. Aged on its lees for 6 to 12 months, with six staggered bottlings taking place.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Marche
- Appellation Castelli di Jesi
- Style White Wine
- Producer Andrea Felici
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Verdicchio
- Food Pairings Pizza Night, Fresh Seafood, Crunchy Greens, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Zippy, Bright and Fresh