{"product_id":"santa-barbara-verdicchio-castelli-di-jesi-back-to-basics-2024","title":"Santa Barbara Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Back to Basics 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack 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 \u003cstrong\u003enatural opalescence\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003elight and lively\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a vibrant citrus vein that leads to a typical finish, marked by the classic hint of \u003cstrong\u003esweet almond\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cstrong\u003eclay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, interspersed with tuffaceous and sandy veins, is crucial in giving the wine a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003emineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pleasant savoury taste. The area boasts ancient winemaking roots, offering a \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric context\u003c\/strong\u003e that enhances the entire production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction follows a philosophy of simplicity. Fermentation at a controlled temperature is triggered exclusively by \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. During this phase, the must undergoes a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental technical step that amplifies its structure and aromatic complexity. The process continues in stainless steel tanks, where the wine undergoes a slow \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e until bottling. The decision not to carry out racking or filtration preserves the natural sediments, maintaining the expressive vitality of the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cstrong\u003eskin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e and fermented with \u003cstrong\u003enative yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, Luca Maroni and Vinous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Santa Barbara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46828502188203,"sku":"61540","price":151.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/santa-barbara-verdicchio-castelli-di-jesi-back-to-basics-2024_61540_1_eed7b500-b98b-4127-9a78-0da2f4728429.webp?v=1779960067","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/santa-barbara-verdicchio-castelli-di-jesi-back-to-basics-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}