Verdicchio di Matelica Meridia 2023

What kind of wine it is

Verdicchio di Matelica Meridia by Belisario is a still white wine that expresses the characteristics of the Verdicchio Bianco grape variety with remarkable precision. To the eye, it displays a golden colour enriched with subtle greenish highlights. The aromatic profile reveals ripe notes of yellow peach, accompanied by scents of broom, wild fennel and dry hay, all supported by a pronounced calcareous mineral imprint. On the palate, the balance between freshness and softness outlines a well-defined savoury structure, guiding the sip towards a long and consistent finish in line with the olfactory sensations.

Where it comes from

This Verdicchio di Matelica originates in Alta Vallesina, from vineyards located in the Marche region. The vines thrive at around 360 metres above sea level with optimal southern exposure, which encourages perfect ripening of the grapes. The loose soils are characterised by a deep calcareous component, a fundamental geological element that imparts the wine with its distinctive gustatory tension. The agronomic management employs double cordon and Guyot training systems, ensuring balanced yields to enhance the territorial character sought by Belisario at every stage of production.

How it is produced

Production begins with a carefully timed harvest, closely monitoring the ripening curves to pick the grapes at their peak balance. The must undergoes static cold settling, followed by a slow fermentation at controlled temperature for about thirty days. Maturation continues entirely in glass-lined cement vats for fifteen months. This prolonged ageing takes place without any racking, a crucial technical choice to preserve aromatic purity and provide greater tactile consistency, allowing the varietal profile to emerge with exceptional clarity.