Santa Barbara
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Stefano Antonucci 2024
| Denomination | DOC Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Marche (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Verdicchio Bianco |
| Aging | Ageing in French oak barriques for approximately 12 months on the lees, followed by 6 months in the bottle. |
- Appellation and grape variety: Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore, 100% Verdicchio grapes
- Aromatic profile: notes of yellow fruit, citrus zest, white flowers and sweet spices
- Palate: savoury, full and mineral; long and elegant finish with citrus hints
- Vinification: 4 weeks in stainless steel at 10–12°C; 12 months in French oak
- Food pairings: ideal with fish, seafood risottos, cheeses and white meats; serve at 10–12°C
Description
What type of wine it is
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Stefano Antonucci by Santa Barbara is a still white wine from the Marche region with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata status and a structured profile. Produced exclusively from Verdicchio grapes, it is distinguished by a fresh bouquet featuring aromas of ripe yellow and exotic fruit, citrus zest, white flowers, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is savoury and voluminous, supported by a lively minerality that enhances its texture. The long, citrusy finish ensures remarkable persistence, making it the ideal pairing for seafood dishes, risottos, white meats, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This label originates from the hillside vineyards of Barbara, located in the heart of the Castelli di Jesi area. The vines grow at an altitude of approximately 260 metres, with an east and south-east exposure. The medium-textured clay soils give the wine its characteristic savoury imprint and a solid structure. The proximity to the Adriatic Sea plays a fundamental role in preserving the natural freshness of the grapes. In this setting, the Santa Barbara winery, located in an ancient monastery between the Misa and Nevola rivers, makes the most of the local microclimatic conditions to offer a broad expression that is faithful to the Marche territory.
How it is produced
Following manual harvesting at full ripeness, the Verdicchio grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature for four weeks. The wine then matures in French oak barrels, a choice that allows the wood to enrich the aromatic complexity without overpowering the fruit. Ageing continues for approximately twelve months on the fine lees, followed by a further six months of bottle ageing. The result is an enveloping and well-rounded glass, in which the distinct minerality integrates harmoniously with the evolved notes and vibrant varietal expression.
History and trivia
Born in 1994 from the vision of Stefano Antonucci, this fine white wine from the Marche region comes to life in an ancient monastery situated between the Misa and Nevola rivers. The renowned family winery has successfully enhanced the grape variety, demonstrating that Verdicchio can ferment and mature in wood while maintaining a perfect balance. This bold oenological choice has won over international critics, leading the wine to achieve prestigious accolades such as Bibenda's 5 Grapes and the Decanter gold medal.
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 dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Stefano Antonucci 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White 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 trivia Born in 1994 from the vision of Stefano Antonucci, this fine white wine from the Marche region comes to life in an ancient monastery situated between the Misa and Nevola rivers. The renowned family winery has successfully enhanced the grape variety, demonstrating that Verdicchio can ferment and mature in wood while maintaining a perfect balance. This bold oenological choice has won over international critics, leading the wine to achieve prestigious accolades such as Bibenda's 5 Grapes and the Decanter gold medal. |
| Origin | Barbara (Ancona), Marche, Italy |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured clay soils |
| Fermentation temperature | 10 to 12 degrees Celsius |
| Fermentation | Four weeks |
| Production technique | Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing in French oak barrels |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (approximately 10–12°C) for four weeks; subsequent ageing in French oak barriques/barrels for approximately 12 months on the lees, followed by 6 months in the bottle. |
| Aging | Ageing in French oak barriques for approximately 12 months on the lees, followed by 6 months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |