Santa Barbara
erdicchio Castelli di Jesi Back to Basics 2024
| Denomination | DOC Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Marche (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Verdicchio Bianco |
| Aging | Ageing on fine lees until bottling in stainless steel tanks, without racking or filtration. |
- Identity and alcohol content: still organic white wine, 13.5% vol, made from 100% Verdicchio
- DOC origin: produced in Barbara (AN) at 260 m a.s.l., Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
- Vinification: indigenous yeasts, skin maceration and ageing in stainless steel
- Unfiltered: opalescent appearance with natural sediments and no racking carried out
- Tasting notes: hints of white flowers, fresh fruit, citrus and a finish of sweet almond
Description
What kind of wine it is
Back to Basics by Santa Barbara is an organic white wine made from Verdicchio grapes. This Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi expresses an authentic and straightforward profile, characterised by a natural opalescence in appearance due to the choice to avoid filtration. The aromatic profile opens with delicate floral and fresh fruit notes, enriched by intriguing fermentative hints. On the palate, the sip is light and lively, supported by a vibrant citrus vein that leads to a typical finish, marked by the classic hint of sweet almond.
Where it comes from
This Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi originates from the hills of Barbara in the Marche region. The vineyards, situated at around two hundred and fifty metres above sea level, benefit from an ideal exposure to encourage the development of balanced and taut fruit. The composition of the clay soils, interspersed with tuffaceous and sandy veins, is crucial in giving the wine a pronounced mineral character and a pleasant savoury taste. The area boasts ancient winemaking roots, offering a historic context that enhances the entire production.
How it is produced
Production follows a philosophy of simplicity. Fermentation at a controlled temperature is triggered exclusively by indigenous yeasts. During this phase, the must undergoes a prolonged maceration on the skins, a fundamental technical step that amplifies its structure and aromatic complexity. The process continues in stainless steel tanks, where the wine undergoes a slow ageing on fine lees until bottling. The decision not to carry out racking or filtration preserves the natural sediments, maintaining the expressive vitality of the sip.
History and Curiosities
This Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC has its roots in the 6th century, celebrating the Marche tradition with a minimalist approach. Santa Barbara produces an authentic wine from organic grapes, shaped by skin maceration and fermented with native yeasts. The decision to avoid filtration preserves its innate opalescence and natural expressiveness. This pure vision, deeply connected to the land, has won over international juries, collecting praise and top scores from renowned critics such as James Suckling, Luca Maroni and Vinous.
Awards
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2024
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2024
95/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2024
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Pierluigi Lorenzetti
- Bottles produced: 950.000
- Hectares: 45
set up in a nearby village. Since then, that village took the name of Barbara which is where our winery is located today, having the privilege of being housed in an old monastery.
Our winery is located 25 km from the Adriatic Sea and is located on the hills that run between the Misa and Nevola rivers. Here a team of professionals works in the winery and vineyards every day, fuelled by passion, determination and a pinch of creativity so that our grapes maintain their beauty and express the quality of our land. Read more
| Name | Santa Barbara Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Back to Basics 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Verdicchio Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Marche |
| Vendor | Santa Barbara |
| Story | History and Curiosities This Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC has its roots in the 6th century, celebrating the Marche tradition with a minimalist approach. Santa Barbara produces an authentic wine from organic grapes, shaped by skin maceration and fermented with native yeasts. The decision to avoid filtration preserves its innate opalescence and natural expressiveness. This pure vision, deeply connected to the land, has won over international juries, collecting praise and top scores from renowned critics such as James Suckling, Luca Maroni and Vinous. |
| Origin | Barbara (AN), Marche, Italia |
| Climate | Altitude: 250 m a.s.l. Exposure: North/East and North/West. |
| Soil composition | Sandy tuffaceous |
| Cultivation system | Inverted trellis |
| Fermentation | About two weeks |
| Production technique | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, maceration on the skins, ageing on fine lees in stainless steel tanks, without racking or filtration |
| Wine making | Vinification of about two weeks with temperature control; fermentation with indigenous yeasts; maceration of the must on the skins; ageing on the fine lees until bottling in stainless steel tanks, without racking or filtration. |
| Aging | Ageing on fine lees until bottling in stainless steel tanks, without racking or filtration. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |